Job Description
Organization: Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy (DPA) Position: Law Clerk Experience level: Entry level Salary: $50,004.00 annually Employment type: Full-time, eligible for overtime pay Location: Glasgow, KY 42141 USA Application deadline: 4/13/2025 at 8:00 PM EDT
H1: Join Our Team as a Law Clerk at Kentucky DPA H2: Make a Difference in Your Community and Protect Individual Liberties
The Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy (DPA) is seeking a Law Clerk to support the criminal defense team at the Glasgow Trial Office. DPA is a nationally recognized public defender system with a strong training and education program. Our mission is to ensure fair and just results for our clients while protecting their individual liberties.
Responsibilities: - Provide support to attorneys by conducting legal research and writing - Interview clients - Other duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements: - Completion of 24 semester hours at an American Bar Association accredited law school - No experience, training, or skills required
Working Conditions: - Primarily office setting with minimal travel required
Probationary Period: - 12 months
If you are passionate about helping the most vulnerable in your community and have recently completed law school or are planning to take the bar exam, we encourage you to apply. We value individuals who are self-directed, have strong organizational skills, and are comfortable working with a team of attorneys, investigators, and administrative staff. We believe representing our clients is a privilege and we do so on behalf of the people of Kentucky.
Join our team at DPA and make a difference in the criminal justice system. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, disability, or age.
