Staff Attorney III
Commonwealth of Kentucky · Lexington, KY · 1 wk ago
Legal$5k–$8k/moFull-time
Duties and Responsibilities
- Represent criminal defendants charged with capital murder and associated crimes.
- Direct thorough investigations of the facts of the case and social history of the client.
- Research legal issues and write clear, concise motions.
- Develop a theory of the case that is consistent with the facts and the law.
- Willing to try appropriate cases.
- Duties are performed primarily in both office, courtroom, and jail settings.
- Travel is required.
Minimum Requirements
- EDUCATION: See Special Requirements.
- EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have two years experience as a licensed attorney in the practice of law.
- Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: A Master of Laws degree (LL.M.) will substitute for one year of the required experience.
- 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 2.117 (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.