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Legal Secretary

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Commonwealth of Kentucky

Prestonsburg, KY (In Person)

$40,587 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 1 week ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/28/2026

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Advertisement Closes 7/5/2026 (8:00 PM EDT) 2603162 Legal Secretary Pay Grade 11 Salary $32,469.60 - $48,705.12 Annually Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH
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FULL TIME
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ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY
| 18A | 37.5 HR/WK Click here for more details on state employment. Hiring Agency Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Public Advocacy Location PO Box 468 Prestonsburg, KY 41653 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 Prestonsburg 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, Courtnet, 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 Floyd County. 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. Preparing correspondence. Data entry. Answering phones. Greeting clients as needed. Prepare and, or, proofread legal documents for staff attorneys. Assisting 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 Frank Riley at frank.riley@ky.gov or 833-514-8977. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D