Law Clerk

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading public defender system as a Law Clerk in Frankfort, Kentucky. This entry-level position supports attorneys in providing legal representation to vulnerable individuals. Ideal for JD graduates preparing for the bar exam. Enjoy a collaborative environment and contribute to fair justice.

Qualifications

• Completion of twenty-four semester hours at an ABA accredited law school.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with legal research and writing.
• Conduct client interviews.

Skills

Planning

Organizational Skills

Education

JD degree

Job description

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Commonwealth of Kentucky provided pay range

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Base pay range

$50,754.24/yr - $50,754.24/yr

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 Frankfort Post-Conviction Branch. 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. This position is based in Frankfort, but can involve cases throughout the state.

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.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Government Administration

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