Job Description

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8/21/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

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Administrative Specialist Senior

Pay Grade
13

Salary

$39,284.88 - $58,927.20 Annually

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Public Advocacy

Location

701 West Jefferson Street
Louisville, KY 40202 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 the Administrative Specialist Senior position open in the Louisville Trial Office of 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, as well as an administrative assistant to the
office’s supervisor. You will also be expected to draft and edit a variety of documents and reports so
excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, are preferred. Time management skills are also
valued as the ideal candidate will be handling multiple time-sensitive tasks for various attorneys. The
ideal candidate would also be able to prioritize and complete requested duties independently.
Our clients are people who the government has charged with criminal offenses. Compassion for our clients and a commitment to our mission are critical characteristics 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:

Drafting service contracts.
Preparing correspondence.
Data entry.
Answering phones.
Greeting clients as needed.
Preparing and distributing monthly reports.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION:
Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:
Three years of professional, administrative, or business experience.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:
Additional education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:
Additional administrative, business, research, and/or clerical experience will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):
NONE

Working Conditions

Incumbents working in this job title primarily perform duties 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 Amy Hannah at amy.hannah@ky.gov or 502-764-2932.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

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Industry

Government & Public Safety

Company Size

5,001-10,000 employees

Headquarters

Frankfort, Kentucky

Year Founded

1792

Website

kentucky.gov

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