Paralegal Supervisor jobs in Frankfort, KY

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6/25/2023 (8:00 PM EDT)

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Paralegal

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

5 Mill Creek Park
Frankfort KY 40601 USA

Description

The Kentucky Innocence Project ("KIP") was developed by the Department of Public Advocacy (DPA) to provide incarcerated men and women who have legitimate claims of innocence with a resource through which their claims may be investigated and presented to the courts of the Commonwealth for relief. KIP serves the entire state by not only addressing each case of wrongful conviction but also addressing much broader concerns in the criminal justice system.

DPA is one of the few state agencies that has an internally located innocence project whose program is integrated into the public defender program. KIP is part of the national innocence network. KIP is hiring a Paralegal to assist in reviewing and investigating claims of innocence made by incarcerated Kentuckians. KIP looks for individuals who have demonstrated a desire to help the poorest and often the most vulnerable in their communities. The ideal candidate has superior legal research and writing skills, and also exhibits exceptional planning / organizational skills, is self-directed and also comfortable working with their defense team which includes attorneys, other investigators, paralegals and office administrative legal staff. We seek persons who understand it is a privilege to represent our clients and we do so on behalf of the people of Kentucky.

The successful candidate will be:

• Highly organized
• Capable of multitasking
• Computer savvy
• Able to complete high quality work under pressure
• Able to communicate well
• Able to work with all kinds of people.
• The position will be located in Frankfort and will report to the KIP Supervisor.
• Substantial travel is required.

Minimum Requirements

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 Suzanne Hopf at suzanne.hopf@ky.gov or 502-782-0984.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D