Commonwealth of Kentucky · 20 hours ago
Paralegal
The Commonwealth of Kentucky is seeking a Paralegal for the Louisville Trial Office within the Department of Public Advocacy. The role involves assisting attorneys in representing indigent defendants, conducting legal research, interviewing clients, and performing various related duties in multiple settings including offices and courtrooms.
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Responsibilities
Assisting attorneys in their representation of indigent defendants
Legal research and writing
Reviewing records
Interviewing clients
Performing other duties as required
Duties are performed in office, jail, prison, and courtroom settings
Travel is required
Qualification
Required
Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in paralegal science or a bachelor's degree with a minor in paralegal studies OR two-year program in paralegal studies OR post-baccalaureate certificate in paralegal studies
Four years of experience as a paralegal or legal secretary
A Juris Doctorate or a law degree from a college of law will substitute for the education and experience requirement
Experience as a paralegal or legal secretary will substitute for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis
Company
Commonwealth of Kentucky
Commonwealth of Kentucky offers employees on-the-job training and online professional development.
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