Staff Attorney Supervisor

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages day-to-day operations of the trial office and supervision of staff.
• Represents the government in criminal cases vigorously, effectively, ethically, and with integrity.
• Fills motions on behalf of clients, participates in plea negotiations, assists clients in seeking treatment and other assistance as appropriate, and prepares cases for trial.
• Participates in departmental educational initiatives, stays current on all changes in the law, seeks outreach in the local community, and maintains relationships with political and systemic stakeholders.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: See Special Requirements.
• Experience, Training, or Skills: Must have four 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).