Law Clerk

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Glasgow (KY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky in Glasgow, KY is seeking a Law Clerk to assist the criminal defense team in the Glasgow Trial Office. A JD from an ABA-accredited law school and admission or imminent admission to the bar are desired.

This permanent position, pay grade 14, involves travel and office/courtroom duties as part of a public defender program. The role emphasizes serving the people of Kentucky with integrity, supporting attorneys, investigators, and staff to ensure fair proceedings.

Qualifications

• Completion of twenty-four semester hours at an ABA-accredited law school.
• No prior work experience required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Education

ABA accredited law school

Job description

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10/5/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

Job ID

2605116

Law Clerk

Pay Grade

14

Salary

$44,074.08 - $66,110.88 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

312 Samson Street

Glasgow, KY 42141 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 Glasgow 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 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.

Please be advised that although medical cannabis has been legalized in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, due toother 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 foradditional 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 Candace Hill at [e-mail] or 502-782-0878.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D