Law Clerk - Owensboro, United States - Kentucky Personnel Cabinet

Description

Advertisement Closes 5/12/2024 (8:00 PM EDT Law Clerk Pay Grade14 Salary $50, Annually Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | HR/WK Hiring Agency Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Public Advocacy Location 920 Frederica Street, Suite 1006
Owensboro, KY 42301 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 Owensboro Trial Office. Kentucky DPAlooks for individuals who have demonstrated a desire to help the most vulnerable in their communities. Theideal candidate recently completed all coursework at an ABA accredited law school to receive a JD degree andplans to take the next available bar exam or has recently received their license to practice law. Thisindividual exhibits exceptional planning and organizational skills, is self-directed and comfortable working withtheir defense team which includes attorneys, investigators, alternative sentencing workers and officeadministrative staff. We seek to hire persons who understand it is a privilege to represent our clients and wedo 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 and writing.

Interview clients

Other duties as assigned

Duties are performed primarily in both office and courtroom settings

Travel is 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