Commonwealth of Kentucky
Pay Range
Base pay range: $51,412.56 - $68,430.24 (Elizabethtown, KY). Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy (DPA) provides pay range. Actual pay based on skills and experience.
Job 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 Elizabethtown Trial Office. Kentucky DPA looks for individuals who have demonstrated a desire to help the vulnerable in their communities.
Responsibilities
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: See Special Requirements.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE
Special Requirements Must be admitted to practice law and in good standing in the Commonwealth of Kentucky OR comply with Kentucky Supreme Court Rule (SCR) 2.111, SCR 2.112, SCR 2.116, or SCR 2.117. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification.
Working Conditions Duties are performed primarily in both office and courtroom settings. Travel is required.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Legal
Industries Government Administration
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Job 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 Elizabethtown Trial Office. Kentucky DPA looks for individuals who have demonstrated a desire to help the vulnerable in their communities.
Responsibilities
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: See Special Requirements.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE
Special Requirements Must be admitted to practice law and in good standing in the Commonwealth of Kentucky OR comply with Kentucky Supreme Court Rule (SCR) 2.111, SCR 2.112, SCR 2.116, or SCR 2.117. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification.
Working Conditions Duties are performed primarily in both office and courtroom settings. Travel is required.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Legal
Industries Government Administration
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