Paralegal

Frankfort, United States

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10/3/2025 (8:00 PM EDT)

25-05821

Paralegal

Pay Grade

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

General Government Cabinet | Attorney General

Location

1024 Capital Center Drive
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

Description

The Office of Special Prosecutions (SPU) is an elite unit within the Criminal Division of the Kentucky Office of the Attorney General. We are seeking a dynamic, conscientious paralegal to join our Frankfort and Louisville teams.

The selected candidate will perform tasks integral to the success of the SPU team in prosecuting criminal cases throughout the state of Kentucky. The position will be based out of the SPU office in Frankfort, Kentucky. However, there will be occasional travel to Louisville to assist the SPU team comprising the Office’s Louisville Violent Crime Reduction Initiative, a partnership with the Jefferson County Commonwealth’s Attorney, to reduce violent crimes committed in Louisville.

Working as a member of the Office of Special Prosecutions, the selected candidate will be responsible for assisting prosecutors in preparation for and handling of cases at all stages of the cases, including obtaining and preparing discovery, performing legal research, drafting legal documents, issuing subpoenas, and scheduling witness meetings. The selected candidate will also assist with general office functions, including handling agency telephone inquiries and interacting with visitors.

In addition to the requisite education in paralegal studies, the ideal candidate possesses pertinent experience in the legal field, displays strong organizational skills, embraces teamwork, and is self-motivated and directed. This person must be comfortable working with attorneys, police agencies, victim advocates, crime victims and their families.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following

Assisting attorneys in obtaining and preparing discovery for trial.
Performing legal research.
Drafting legal documents.
Helping attorneys contact witnesses and set up witness interviews in preparation for trial.
Issuing subpoenas for trials or investigations.
Handling agency telephone inquiries.
Greeting and assisting visitors.

Skills and Expectations include but are not limited to the following:

Attention to detail.
Typing proficiency.
Computer literacy.
Strong written and verbal communication.
A desire to work with a team.
Self-motivation.

Come join our team and make a difference in the Commonwealth!

Minimum Requirements

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 Penny Thompson at Penny.Thompson@ky.gov or 502-696-5337.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

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