Staff Attorney Supervisor

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Staff Attorney Supervisor to lead a team in Louisville's criminal justice system. This role involves managing trial office operations, advocating for clients, and ensuring ethical representation in court. The ideal candidate will have a strong legal background, exceptional organizational skills, and a commitment to serving vulnerable communities. Join a forward-thinking organization where your expertise will make a significant impact on the lives of those in need, while also mentoring the next generation of legal professionals.

Qualifications

• Licensed attorney with four years of experience required.
• Must maintain licensure and credentials throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the trial office and supervise staff.
• Represent individuals charged with criminal offenses effectively and ethically.

Skills

Management Skills

Legal Research

Client Advocacy

Plea Negotiation

Trial Preparation

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Master of Laws (LL.M.)

Job description

Advertisement Closes 7 / 24 / 2024 (8 : 00 PM EDT) req62194 Staff Attorney Supervisor Pay Grade19 Salary $65, - $98, Annually Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | HR / WK Hiring Agency Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Public Advocacy Location 719 W Jefferson St, Louisville, KY 40202 USA

Description

Are you a licensed attorney with four or more years of experience looking for a challenge? Would you like to be an essential part of the criminal justice system in Kentucky’s largest county? Do you want to pass along your skills to the next generation and work to solve problems in your community?

The Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy (DPA) seeks an attorney leader to supervise the Louisville Juvenile, Mental Health, and Defender Services Trial Services Section, serving Jefferson County.

Candidates must provide management and direction to a defender team serving the accused. The Staff Attorney Supervisor will maintain a caseload while ensuring the office team files motions on behalf of clients, participates in plea negotiations, assists clients in seeking treatment, and prepares cases for trial. The DPA trial office leaders also participate in departmental educational initiatives, stay current on legal changes, seek outreach in the local community, and maintain relationships with political and systemic stakeholders.

We look for individuals who have demonstrated a desire to help the most vulnerable in their communities. The ideal candidate exhibits exceptional organizational skills, is self-directed, and is comfortable working with a defense team that includes attorneys, investigators, alternative sentencing workers, and administrative staff. We value those who understand it is a privilege to represent our clients on behalf of the people of Kentucky.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the trial office and supervise staff.
• Represent individuals unable to afford an attorney who are charged with criminal offenses in misdemeanor, juvenile, and felony cases vigorously, effectively, ethically, and with integrity.

Minimum Requirements

Education: See Special Requirements.

Experience, Training, or Skills: Must have four years of experience as a licensed attorney practicing law.

Substitute Education for Experience: A Master of Laws degree (LL.M.) will substitute for one year of the required experience.

Substitute Experience for Education: None.

Special Requirements

Must be admitted to practice law and in good standing in Kentucky or comply with Kentucky Supreme Court Rules (SCR) for limited certification of admission, defender or legal services programs, or practice pending admission. Must maintain required licensure and credentials throughout employment. The employing agency is responsible for verifying this.

Working conditions include both office and courtroom settings. Travel is required. The initial and promotional probationary period is 6 months, unless otherwise specified in KRS.