Staff Attorney I
Commonwealth of Kentucky · Owensboro, KY · 3 wk ago
Legal$4k–$7k/moFull-time
Duties and 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.
Minimum Requirements
- EDUCATION: See Special Requirements.
- EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE
- SUBSTITUTE EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE: NONE
- SUBSTITUTE EXPERIENCE FOR EDUCATION: NONE
- SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): 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 ANY REQUIRED LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR OTHER CREDENTIALS FOR THE LENGTH OF EMPLOYMENT IN THIS JOB CLASSIFICATION.
Working Conditions
- Duties are performed primarily in both office and courtroom settings.
- Travel is required.
Probationary Period
- This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
Equal Opportunity Employer
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D