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    Staff Attorney II - Columbia, United States - Kentucky Personnel Cabinet

    Kentucky Personnel Cabinet
    Kentucky Personnel Cabinet Columbia, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Advertisement Closes 4/20/2024 (8:00 PM EDT Staff Attorney II Pay Grade17 Salary $4, - $6, Monthly Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | HR/WK Hiring Agency Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Public Advocacy Location 111 Jamestown St
    Columbia, KY 42728 USA Description The Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy (DPA) is nationally recognized as a model state-wide publicdefender system with an exceptional training and education program. Our defense teams ensure the criminaljustice process is fair, results are just, and individual liberties are protected.

    We are seeking to hire an experienced staff attorney as part of a criminal defense team for a vacancy in theColumbia Trial Office.

    Kentucky DPA looks for individuals who have demonstrated a desire to help the most vulnerable in their communities. The ideal candidate has some criminal defense experienceand exhibits exceptional planning and organizational skills, is self-directed, and is also comfortable workingwith their defense team which includes other attorneys, investigators, alternative sentencing workers, andoffice 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:
  • Represent criminal defendants in District Court cases vigorously, effectively, ethically, andwith integrity.
  • Conduct client interviews and maintain notes and records of pertinent case facts sufficient to provideproper client representation.
  • Research legal issues and write clear, concise motions.
  • Obtain knowledge of the case through discovery and investigation sufficient to provide advice toclients regarding disposition.
  • Develop a theory of the case that is consistent with the facts and the law.
  • Willing to try appropriate cases.
    • Minimum Requirements EDUCATION: See Special Requirements.
    EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have one year of experience as a licensed attorney in the practice of law or one year of supervised practice under Kentucky Supreme Court Rule (SCR) , or a combination totaling at least one year of experience.
    Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: A Master of Laws degree ( will substitute for the one year required experience.
    Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE
    SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must be admitted to practice law and in good standing in the Commonwealth of Kentucky OR comply with Kentucky Supreme Court Rule (SCR) (limited certification of admission to practice), SCR (attorney participants in defender or legal services programs), SCR (practice pending admission). Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials. Working Conditions Duties are performed primarily in both office and courtroom settings. Travel is required. Probationary Period This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS
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