Law Clerk

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

Job summary

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 Stanton Trial Office. The ideal candidate recently completed all coursework at an ABA accredited law school to receive a JD degree and plans

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Education

ABA-accredited law school

Job description

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: 452 Washington Street, Stanton, KY 40380 USA.

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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 Stanton 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.

• 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, LICENSE, 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 Heather Estes at [e-mail] or 833-895-0582.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D