Staff Attorney Supervisor

Responsibilities

• Manages day-to-day operations of the unit and supervision of staff.
• Represents people not able to afford an attorney on direct appellate claims.
• Possesses excellent research and writing skills, high attention to detail, and the ability to present persuasive oral arguments.
• Researches complex and novel legal issues and writes clear, compelling pleadings.
• Duties are performed in the office, courtroom, and correctional settings.
• Travel is required.

Requirements

• Must have four years experience as a licensed attorney in the practice of law.
• A Master of Laws degree (LL.M.) will substitute for one year of the required experience.
• 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).
• Maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification.

Qualifications

Kentucky DPA looks for individuals who have demonstrated a desire to help the poorest and often most vulnerable in their communities. The ideal candidate exhibits exceptional organizational skills, is self-directed, and is also comfortable working with and supervising other attorneys and administrative staff.

Skills

The ideal candidate should possess excellent research and writing skills, high attention to detail, and the ability to present persuasive oral arguments.

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