Legal Secretary

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7/30/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)

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Legal Secretary

Pay Grade11

Salary

$2,705.80 - $4,058.76 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 | Office of the Secretary

Location

2624 Research PK
Lexington, KY 40511 USA

Description

The Justice and Public Safety Cabinet is seeking a qualified Legal Secretary to provide essential support tothe Kentucky Law Enforcement Council. This position is under the Office of the Secretary and will bephysically located at the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet, Office of Legal Services (OLS) and will primarilysupport the attorneys and staff for KLEC.

As a national leader in criminal justice, the Justice and Public Safety strives to create a safe and securesociety through effective prevention. With over 7,000 employees across five departments, including theKentucky State Police and the Department of Corrections, we are one of the largest agencies in Kentucky StateGovernment.

To learn more about the Cabinet, visit Welcome - Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft and prepare basic legal documents for attorney review and approval.
• Assist OLS staff with document management, including document collection, identification, storage, andreview.
• Assist with communication between OLS staff and cabinet agencies and employees to facilitate services.
• Review and transcribe depositions and other legal material.

The ideal candidates will possess:

• A keen eye for detail and meticulous work habits.
• Proven ability to complete assignments independently.
• A strong ability to multitask.
• Experience with administrative law process.

Some travel is required.

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 Ann Smith at View email address on click.appcast.io

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D