Advocacy Attorney I
About the Role
The Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy (DPA) is nationally recognized as a model statewide public defender system with an exceptional training and education program. Our defense teams ensure the criminal justice process is fair, results are just, and individual liberties are protected. We are hiring an entry-level advocacy attorney to join the criminal defense team in the Owensboro Trial Office.
Responsibilities
- Represents criminal defendants in District Court cases vigorously, effectively, ethically, and with integrity.
- Conducts client interviews and maintains notes and records of pertinent case facts sufficient to provide proper client representation.
- Researches legal issues and writes clear, concise motions.
- Obtains knowledge of the case through discovery and investigation sufficient to provide advice to clients regarding disposition.
- Develops a theory of the case that is consistent with the facts and the law.
- Willing to try appropriate cases.
Qualifications
- Must be admitted to practice law and in good standing in the Commonwealth of Kentucky OR comply with Kentucky Supreme Court Rule (SCR) 2.111 (limited certification of admission to practice), SCR 2.112 (attorney participants in defender or legal services programs), SCR 2.116 (supervised practice), or SCR 2.117 (practice pending admission).
- Must maintain all required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification.
Working Conditions
Duties are performed primarily in an office or courtroom setting but may include visits with clients within a variety of facilities. Travel is required.
Pay
$5,623.10 - $6,535.44 Monthly
Schedule
FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 37.5 HR/WK
Advertisement Closes 8/16/2026 (11:59 PM ET)
Location: 920 Frederica Street Suite 1006 Owensboro, KY 42301 USA
Contact: Jason McGee at jason.mcgee@ky.gov or 833-514-8900