Advocacy Attorney Supervisor
Advertisement Closes 9/28/2026 (11:59 PM ET) | Job ID 2604954 | Location: 120 Professional Lane Harlan, KY 40831 | Hiring Agency: Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Public Advocacy | Contact: Traci Hatfield, traci.hatfield@ky.gov, 833-254-2461
About the role
Are you a licensed attorney looking for a challenge? Would you like to be an essential part of the criminal justice system. Do you want to pass along your skills to the next generation and work to solve problems in your community? DPA is looking for a zealous Advocacy Attorney Supervisor to lead the Harlan Trial Office. Kentucky DPA looks for individuals who have demonstrated a desire to help the most vulnerable in their communities. The ideal candidate exhibits exceptional organizational skills, is self‑directed and is also comfortable working with their defense team which includes other attorneys, investigators, alternative sentencing workers, and legal office administrative staff. We seek persons who understand it is a privilege to represent our clients and that we do so on behalf of the people of Kentucky. Please be advised that although medical cannabis has been legalized in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, due to other applicable state or federal laws, employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis. If you need additional information about this prohibition, you may contact the agency point of contact for additional information.
Responsibilities
- Manages day-to-day operations of the trial office and supervision of staff.
- Represents people who the government has charged with criminal offenses in misdemeanor,