Law Clerk

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Murray (KY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy (DPA) is hiring a Law Clerk to support the criminal defense team in the Murray Trial Office. The ideal candidate has completed JD requirements at an ABA-accredited law school and plans to take the bar exam or is newly licensed to practice law.

We seek individuals who understand the privilege of representing clients and serving the people of Kentucky. The role involves research, client interviews, and duties in office and courtroom settings with travel

Qualifications

• Completion of twenty-four semester hours at an ABA-accredited law school.
• No prior experience required.
• Willingness to take the next available bar exam or be licensed to practice law.

Responsibilities

• Clerks assist attorneys by providing legal research and writing support.
• Interview clients as part of case work.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Duties occur in both office and courtroom settings.
• Travel is required.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Planning & organization

Self-directed work

Education

ABA accredited law school (24 credits)

Job description

Law Clerk

Advertisement Closes: 9/2/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

Pay Grade 14

$3,496.04 - $5,244.04 Monthly

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

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Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Public Advocacy

607 South 6th Street

Murray, KY 42071 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 Murray Trial Office. Kentucky DPAlooks for individuals who have demonstrated a desire to help the most vulnerable in their communities. Theideal candidate recently completed all coursework at an ABA accredited law school to receive a JD degree andplans to take the next available bar exam or has recently received their license to practice law.

We seek to hire persons who understand it is a privilege to representour clients and we do so on behalf of the people of Kentucky.

Responsibilities

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

Skills and Expectations

• Planning and Organization skills
• Self directed and comfortable working with their defense team which include attorneys, investigators, alternative sentencing works and off administrative staff.

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 Cheri Riedel at [e-mail] or 833-514-8983.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D