Law Clerk

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

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky in Morehead, KY is seeking a Law Clerk to support the criminal defense team in the Morehead Trial Office. The position targets a JD from an ABA-accredited law school or a recent graduate preparing for the bar exam.

Responsibilities include legal research, writing, interviewing clients, and collaboration with attorneys, investigators, and staff. Travel is required; the role is full-time in an executive branch office with overtime eligibility.

Qualifications

• Completion of twenty-four semester hours at an ABA-accredited law school.
• JD degree from ABA-accredited law school is required or planned to sit for the next available bar exam.
• Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

Responsibilities

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

Education

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

Job description

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9/14/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

Job Requisition ID

req81039

Position

Law Clerk

Pay Grade

14

Salary

$41,952.48 - $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

1225 US 60 W, Suite 104
Morehead, KY 40351 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 Morehead 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 exhibit 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 research and 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 Adrian Jacob at [e-mail] or 502-782- 2873.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D