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Law Clerk
Pay Grade14
Salary
$50,004.00 Annually
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
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Hiring Agency
Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Public Advocacy
Location
108 28th St
Catlettsburg, KY 41129 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 Boyd Trial Office. Kentucky DPA looks forindividuals who have demonstrated a desire to help often 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.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Clerks assist attorneys representing defendants by providing support such as legal research andwriting.
• Interviewing clients.
• Other duties as 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, 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 Gregory Griffith at Gregory.griffith@ky.gov or 833-385-6052. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D