Public Defender Advocate - Entry-Level Trial Attorney

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Prestonsburg (KY); Vor Ort; USD 63.000 - 73.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Commonwealth of Kentucky's Department of Public Advocacy in Prestonsburg invites applications for an entry-level advocacy attorney to join the criminal defense team. The role involves representing criminal defendants in District Court, interviewing clients, and building records to ensure fair representation.

Candidates must be admitted to practice law in Kentucky or qualified under Kentucky Supreme Court rules; travel is required.

Qualifikationen

• EDUCATION: See Special Requirements.
• EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE
• Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
• Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE
• SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must be admitted to practice law and in good standing in the Commonwealth of Kentucky OR comply with Kentucky Supreme Court Rule (SCR) 2.111 (limited certification of admission to practice), SCR 2.112 (attorney participants in defender or legal services programs), SCR 2.116 (supervised practice), or SCR 2.117 (practice pending admission). Must maintain all required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employees are required to maintain all licenses, certifications, and credentials necessary to perform the duties of the position and must immediately notify the employing agency of any lapse, suspension, revocation, or restriction.

Aufgaben

• Represents criminal defendants in District Court cases vigorously, effectively, ethically, and within integ rity.
• Conducts client interviews and maintains notes and records of pertinent case facts sufficient to provide proper client representation.
• Research legal issues and writes clear, concise motions.
• Obtains knowledge of the case through discovery and investigation sufficient to provide advice to clients regarding disposition.
• Develops a theory of the case that is consistent with the facts and the law.
• Willing to try appropriate cases.
• Duties are performed primarily in both office and courtroom settings.
• Travel is required.

Jobbeschreibung

Commonwealth of Kentucky's Department of Public Advocacy in Prestonsburg invites applications for an entry-level advocacy attorney to join the criminal defense team. The role involves representing criminal defendants in District Court, interviewing clients, and building records to ensure fair representation.

Candidates must be admitted to practice law in Kentucky or qualified under Kentucky Supreme Court rules; travel is required.