Commonwealth of Kentucky

Legal Secretary

Commonwealth of Kentucky  •  $32k - $49k/yr  •  Louisville, KY (Onsite)  •  4 hours ago
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7/10/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)

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Legal Secretary

Pay Grade
11

Salary

$32,469.60 - $48,705.12 Annually 

Employment Type

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

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 Legal Secretary at 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. You will also be expected to draft and edit a
variety of documents, so excellent communication skills - both written and verbal - are a must. 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.
Compassion for our clients and 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:
  • 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.

Minimum Requirements
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 Jennifer Skaggs at jennifer.skaggs@ky.gov or 833-385-6050.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
Commonwealth of Kentucky

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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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