Law Clerk

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Catlettsburg (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky's Department of Public Advocacy seeks a Law Clerk to assist the criminal defense team in the Boyd Trial Office. The role focuses on research, writing, and supporting attorneys, investigators, and staff in a fast-paced setting.

Ideal candidates recently completed ABA-approved law school coursework, plan to take the bar exam, or have recently been licensed. Travel and courtroom work are part of the job; strong organization is essential.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

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

Education

ABA law school 24 sem hrs

Job description

Job Details

Pay Grade: 14

$41,952.48 - $62,928.48 Annually

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

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Job Description

The Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy (DPA) is nationally recognized as a model statewide public defendersystem with an exceptional training and education program. Our defense teams ensure the criminal justiceprocess 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 forindividuals who have demonstrated a desire to help the most vulnerable in theircommunities. The ideal candidate recently completed all coursework at an ABA accredited law school to receivea JD degree and plans to take the next available bar exam or has recently received their license to practicelaw. This individual exhibits exceptional planning and organizational skills, is self-directed and comfortableworking with their defense team which includes attorneys, investigators, alternative sentencing workers andoffice administrative staff. We seek to hire persons who understand it is a privilege to represent our clientsand we do so on behalf of the people of Kentucky.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Clerks assist attorneys representing defendants by providing support such as legal researchand writing.
• Interviewing clients and other duties as required.
• 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 Gregory Griffith at [e-mail] or 833-385-6052.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D