Law Clerk - La Grange, KY
2 days ago
Job description
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3/2/2026 (7:00 PM EST)
Law Clerk
Pay Grade 14
Salary
$43, $64,816.08
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
Click here for more details on state employment.
Hiring Agency
Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Public Advocacy
Location
208 Parker Drive Suite 1 B
LaGrange, KY 40031 USA
Description
The Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy (DPA) is nationally recognized as a model statewide public defender system with an exceptional training and education program. Our defense teams ensure the criminal justice process is fair, results are just, and individual liberties are protected.
We are hiring an entry-level staff attorney to join the criminal defense team in the LaGrange Trial Office.
Kentucky DPA looks for individuals who have demonstrated a desire to help the underprivileged and often the most vulnerable in their communities. The ideal candidate exhibits exceptional planning and organizational skills, is self-directed and also comfortable working with their defense team which includes other attorneys, investigators, alternative sentencing workers and office administrative legal staff. We seek persons who understand it is a privilege to represent our clients and we do so on behalf of the people of Kentucky.
Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Represents criminal defendants in District Court cases vigorously, effectively, ethically, and with integrity.
- Conducts client interviews and maintains notes and records of pertinent case facts sufficient to provide proper client representation.
- Researches legal issues and writes clear, concise motions.
- Obtains knowledge of the case through discovery and investigation sufficient to provide advice to clients regarding disposition.
- Develops a theory of the case that is consistent with the facts and the law.
- Willing to try appropriate cases.
- 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 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Jessica Beard at or
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
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