Job Description
H1: Join Our Team as a Law Clerk at Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy! H2: Assist the Criminal Defense Team in Bowling Green Trial Office
Organization: Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy (DPA) Job Title: Law Clerk Salary: $50,004.00 Annually Employment Type: Full-time, Executive Branch, Eligible for Overtime Pay, 18A, 37.5 HR/WK Location: Bowling Green (North) Trial Office
The Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy (DPA) is seeking a highly motivated and dedicated individual to join our team as a Law Clerk. As a nationally recognized model statewide public defender system, DPA is committed to ensuring fair and just outcomes in the criminal justice system while protecting individual liberties.
In this role, you will work closely with our criminal defense team in the Bowling Green (North) Trial Office. We are looking for someone who has a passion for helping the most vulnerable in their community. The ideal candidate will have recently completed all coursework at an ABA accredited law school and is planning to take the bar exam or has recently received their license to practice law.
The successful candidate will have exceptional planning and organizational skills, be self-directed, and thrive in a team environment. You will work with a diverse team, including attorneys, investigators, alternative sentencing workers, and office administrative staff. We are looking for individuals who understand the privilege of representing our clients and are committed to serving the people of Kentucky.
Responsibilities: - Conduct legal research and writing to support attorneys representing defendants - Interview clients - Assist with other duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements: - Completion of twenty-four semester hours at an American Bar Association accredited law school
Working Conditions: - Primarily office setting with minimal travel required
Probationary Period: - Initial and promotional probationary period of 12 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111
If you have a passion for social justice and want to make a difference in the lives of others, we encourage you to apply for this position. For any questions about this advertisement, please contact Alyson McDavitt at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** or **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.
Kentucky DPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in our workforce.
Key highlights: - Join a nationally recognized public defender system - Work with a diverse and dedicated team - Opportunity to make a difference in the criminal justice system - Competitive salary and benefits package - Full-time position with eligibility for overtime pay
Requirements: - Completed coursework at an ABA accredited law school - Eligible to take the bar exam or recently received license to practice law - Strong planning and organizational skills - Ability to work well in a team environment - Passion for social justice and helping the most vulnerable in the community - No prior experience required
Responsibilities: - Conduct legal research and writing - Interview clients - Assist with other duties as assigned
Working Conditions: - Office setting with minimal travel required
Probationary Period: - Initial and promotional probationary period of 12 months
If you are ready to join our team and make a positive impact in the criminal justice system, apply now!
