Law Clerk

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Catlettsburg (KY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky's Justice & Public Safety Cabinet, Department of Public Advocacy, seeks a Law Clerk for the Boyd Trial Office in Catlettsburg, KY. The role supports defense teams with legal research, interviews clients, and handles duties in office and courtroom settings.

Applicants should have completed ABA-accredited law school coursework toward a JD and plan to take the bar; travel is required and a commitment to public service is expected.

Qualifications

• JD degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Plans to take the next bar exam or has recently been licensed to practice law.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a defense team.

Responsibilities

• Clerks assist attorneys by conducting legal research and writing.
• Interview clients.
• Travel is required.
• Duties are performed in both office and courtroom settings.

Education

Twenty-four semester hours (ABA-accredited law school)

Job description

Advertisement Closes 11/8/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

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Law Clerk

Pay Grade 14

Salary $44,074.08 - $62,928.48 Annually

Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

Hiring Agency Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Public Advocacy

Location 108 28th Street Catlettsburg, KY 41129 USA

Description

The Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy (DPA) is nationally recognized as a model statewide public defender system with an exceptional training and education program. Our defense teams ensure the criminal justice process is fair, results are just, and individual liberties are protected.

We are hiring a Law Clerk to assist the criminal defense team in the Boyd Trial Office.

Kentucky DPA looks for individuals who have demonstrated a desire to help the most vulnerable in their communities. The ideal candidate recently completed all coursework at an ABA accredited law school to receive a JD degree and plans to take the next available bar exam or has recently received their license to practice law. This individual exhibits exceptional planning and organizational skills, is self-directed and comfortable working with their defense team which includes attorneys, investigators, alternative sentencing workers and office administrative staff. We seek to hire persons who understand it is a privilege to represent our clients and we do so on behalf of the people of Kentucky.

Please be advised that although medical cannabis has been legalized in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, due to other applicable state or federal laws, employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis. If you need additional information about this prohibition, you may contact the agency point of contact for additional information.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To, The Following

• Clerks assist attorneys representing defendants by providing support such as legal research and writing.
• Interviews clients.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Duties are performed primarily in both office and courtroom settings.
• Travel is required.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: Completion of twenty-four semester hours at an American Bar Association accredited law school.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE

Working Conditions

Incumbents working in this job title primarily perform duties in an office setting. Minimal travel may be required.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 12 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Steve Florian at [e-mail] or 833-385-6050.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D