Overview
Legal Secretary Jobs in Murray, Kentucky, USA at Commonwealth of Kentucky
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Public Advocacy
Location
607 S 6th Street
Murray, KY 42071 USA
Description
Do you like working with the public? Do you enjoy a fast-paced work environment? Are you a self-motivated,multi-tasking, and detail-oriented team player?
If this sounds like you, then you might be the ideal candidate for Legal Secretary at the Murray Trial Officeof the Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy.
In this important role in Kentucky’s largest criminal defense firm, you will be acting as both a liaison between attorneys, clients, and other members of the community. You will also be expected to draft and edit avariety of documents, so excellent communication skills – both written and verbal. Time management skills are also valued as the ideal candidate will be handling multiple time-sensitive tasks for various attorneys, and the ideal candidate will be able to prioritize and complete requested duties independently.
Knowledge of programs like Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Court net, and other court related platforms is preferred.
Our clients are people not able to afford an attorney who the government has charged with criminal offenses in Calloway, Graves and Marshall Counties. Compassion for our clients and commitment to our mission are criticalcharacteristics for the successful candidate.
A pleasant, outgoing personality both in-person and on the phone are also highly desirable traits for this position.
Other responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
File creation.
Prepare correspondence.
Data entry.
Answer phones.
Greet clients as needed.
Prepare and/or proofread legal documents for staff attorneys.
Assist with other clerical tasks.
EDUCATION:
High school graduate.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Four years of clerical experience.
Substitute EDUCATION for
EXPERIENCE:
Additional education will substitute for the required experience on a year for year basis.
Substitute EXPERIENCE for
EDUCATION:
Clerical experience will substitute for the required education on a year for year basis.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office setting.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Cheri Reidel del or .
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Title: Legal Secretary
Company: Commonwealth of Kentucky
Location: Murray, Kentucky, USA
Category: Administrative/Clerical (Legal Secretary), Law/Legal (Legal Secretary)
