Law Clerk — Public Defense & Trial Support

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

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay eligible

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky is seeking a Law Clerk in Paducah for the Department of Public Advocacy. The role supports defense teams with legal research, writing, client interviews, and courtroom-aligned work, with travel required. We seek candidates who recently completed ABA-approved law school coursework and plan to take the bar exam.

The position offers full-time hours with overtime eligibility. Hearing details include a monthly salary range and a 37.5-hour work week.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assisting attorneys representing defendants by providing support such as legal research and writing.
• Interviewing clients and other duties as assigned.
• Performing duties primarily in both office and courtroom settings.
• Traveling is required.

Education

ABA law school credits

Job description

Commonwealth of Kentucky is seeking a Law Clerk in Paducah for the Department of Public Advocacy. The role supports defense teams with legal research, writing, client interviews, and courtroom-aligned work, with travel required. We seek candidates who recently completed ABA-approved law school coursework and plan to take the bar exam.

The position offers full-time hours with overtime eligibility. Hearing details include a monthly salary range and a 37.5-hour work week.