Staff Attorney I

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.

Requirements

• Demonstrated desire to help the most vulnerable in their communities.
• Exceptional planning and organizational skills.
• Self-directed and comfortable working with a defense team including other attorneys, investigators, alternative sentencing workers, and office administrative legal staff.
• Understands it is a privilege to represent clients and does so on behalf of the people of Kentucky.

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).
• Maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification.

Benefits

Travel is required.

Pay

$57,000.00 - $76,141.68 Annually

Schedule

18A | 37.5 HR/WK