Legal Secretary

Final date to receive applications 3/19/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)

26-01190

Pay Grade 11

Salary: $32,469.60 - $48,705.12 Annually

Employment Type:

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

Hiring Agency:
Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Public Advocacy

Location:

719 W Jefferson Street, Louisville, KY 40202 USA

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 the Legal Secretary position at the Louisville Trial Office of the Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy.

In this important role in Kentucky’s largest criminal defense firm, you will act as a liaison between attorneys, clients, and other members of the community. You will also draft and edit a variety of documents, so excellent written and verbal communication skills are preferred. Time‑management skills are valued as the ideal candidate will handle multiple time‑sensitive tasks for various attorneys. The ideal candidate will prioritize and complete requested duties independently.

Knowledge of programs such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Courtnet, and other court‑related platforms is preferred.

Our clients are people who cannot afford an attorney; the government has charged them with criminal offenses. Compassion for our clients and a commitment to our mission are critical characteristics for the successful candidate.

A pleasant and outgoing personality, both in‑person and on the phone, is also highly desirable for this position.

• File creation
• Preparing correspondence
• Data entry
• Answering phones
• Greeting clients as needed
• Prepare and proofread legal documents for staff attorneys
• Assisting with other clerical tasks

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

Work is performed in an office setting.

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 Sharon Johnson nson or 502‑764‑2944.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D