6/26/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)
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Paralegal
Pay Grade 14
Salary
$3,600.84 - $5,401.34 Monthly
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
719 West Jefferson Street
Louisville, KY 40202 USA
Description
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 Paralegal position open in the Louisville Trial Office within the Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy. The Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy (DPA) is nationally recognized as a model state-wide public defender system with an exceptional training and education program. Our defense teams ensure the criminal justice process is fair, results are just, and individual liberties are protected.
We are hiring a Paralegal to assist in the Louisville Trial Office.
We seek to hire persons who have demonstrated a desire to help the most vulnerable in their communities, and who understand it is a privilege to represent our clients. Time management skills are also valued as the ideal candidate will be handling multiple time-sensitive tasks to support the clients and attorneys within the Boyd County Office, and the ideal candidate will be able to prioritize and complete requested duties independently.
Our clients are people who the government has charged with criminal offenses throughout the Commonwealth. Compassion for our clients and commitment to our mission are critical characteristics for the successful candidate.
Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To The Following
- Assisting attorneys in their representation of 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.
- Planning and organizational skills.
- Self Directed and comfortable working with their defense team which includes attorneys, investigators, and office administrative legal staff.
- Work under pressure.
- Communication skills.
EDUCATION: 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.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Four years of experience as a paralegal or legal secretary.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: A Juris Doctorate or a law degree from a college of law will substitute for the education and experience requirement.
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Experience as a paralegal or legal secretary will substitute for the bachelor's degree 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. Travel is required.
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 Rache Holcomb at [email protected] or 502-764-2938.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
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