Legal Secretary

Overview

Final date to receive applications 7/30/2026 (8:00 PM EDT). 2603280. Legal Secretary. Pay Grade 11. Salary $2,705.80 - $4,058.76 Monthly.

Employment Type:

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK.  for more details on state employment. Hiring Agency:
Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Office of the Secretary.

Location:

2624 Research PK, Lexington, KY 40511 USA.

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

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

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

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

• 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.

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 th

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D