Law Clerk

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Georgetown (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky's Justice & Public Safety Cabinet, Department of Public Advocacy, invites applications for a Law Clerk in Georgetown Trial Office. This position supports defense teams, performs legal research and writing, and may travel for court appearances.

The ideal candidate will have completed twenty-four semester hours at an ABA-accredited law school and plans to sit for the next bar exam or has recently been licensed to practice law.

Qualifications

• Completion of twenty-four semester hours at an ABA-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 research and writing
• Interview clients and other duties as required.
• Duties are performed primarily in both office and courtroom settings.
• Travel is required.

Education

ABA-accredited law school

Job description

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8/27/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

Job ID

2604304

Position

Law Clerk

Pay Grade

14

Salary

$3,600.84 - $5,401.34 Monthly

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

1034 Lexington Road
Georgetown, KY 40324 USA

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 Georgetown Trial Office.

Kentucky DPA looks for individuals 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 receive a JD degree and plans to take the next available bar exam or has recently received their license to practice law. This individual exhibit 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.

Responsibilities

• Clerks assist attorneys representing defendants by providing support such as legal research and writing
• Interview 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.

Contact

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Brad Gordon at [e-mail] or 833-385-6056.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D