Law Clerk

Employment Type: Executive Branch, Full Time, Eligible for Overtime Pay
Schedule: 37.5 hours per week

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 a Law Clerk to assist the criminal defense team in the Murray Trial Office. Kentucky DPA looks for individuals who have demonstrated a desire to help the most vulnerable in their communities. The ideal candidate recently completed all coursework at an ABA accredited law school to receive a JD degree and plans to take the next available bar exam or has recently received their license to practice law. We seek to hire persons who understand it is a privilege to represent our clients and we do so on behalf of the people of Kentucky.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys representing defendants by providing support such as legal research and writing.
• Interview clients.
• Perform duties primarily in both office and courtroom settings.
• Travel is required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

• Planning and organization skills.
• Self-directed and comfortable working with a defense team including attorneys, investigators, alternative sentencing workers, and administrative staff.

Requirements

Education: Completion of twenty-four semester hours at an American Bar Association accredited law school.

Pay

Salary: $3,496.04 - $5,244.04 Monthly
Pay Grade: 14

Working Conditions

• Primarily perform duties in an office setting.
• Minimal travel may be required.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 12 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.