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Law Clerk (Interim)
Pay Grade11
Salary$42,373.68
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | LESS THAN 9 MONTHS MAXIMUM | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
Hiring Agency
Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Public Advocacy
Location
163 W Short Street, Suite 200Lexington KY 40507 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.
This is an Interim position. An Interim position means a position established to address a one-time or recurring need of less than nine(9) months duration and exempt from the classified service under KRS 18A.115.
We are hiring a Law Clerk to assist the criminal defense team in the Lexington South Trial Office. KentuckyDPA looks for individuals who have demonstrated a desire to help the poorest and often the most vulnerable intheir communities. The ideal candidate recently completed all coursework at an ABA accredited law school toreceive a JD degree and plans to take the next available bar exam or has recently received their license topractice law.
This individual exhibits exceptional planning/organizational skills, is self-directed andcomfortable working with their defense team which includes attorneys, investigators, alternative sentencingworkers and office administrative staff. We seek to hire persons who understand it is a privilege to representour clients and we do so on behalf of the people of Kentucky.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Clerks assist attorneys representing indigent defendants by providing support such as legal research andwriting,
- Interviewing clients and other duties as required.
- Duties are performed primarily in both office and courtroom settings.
- Travel is required.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION:Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree and a minor in paralegal studies OR completion of a two-year program in paralegal studies OR 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:Experience as a paralegal or legal secretary will substitute for the required two-year paralegal studies program on a year-for-year basis.
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.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Chris Tracy atwchristopher.tracy@ky.gov or 502-764-0606.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
