Commonwealth of Kentucky
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Commonwealth of Kentucky .
Commonwealth of Kentucky provided pay range This range is provided by Commonwealth of Kentucky. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range 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 a Law Clerk to assist the criminal defense team in the Louisville Trial Office.
Kentucky DPA looks for individuals who have demonstrated a desire to help the most vulnerable in their communities. The ideal candidate recently completed all coursework at an ABA‑accredited law school to receive a JD degree and plans to take the next available bar exam or has recently received their license to practice law. This individual exhibits exceptional planning and organizational skills, is self‑directed and comfortable working with their defense team, which includes attorneys, investigators, alternative sentencing workers and office administrative staff. We seek to hire persons who understand it is a privilege to represent our clients and we do so on behalf of the people of Kentucky.
Responsibilities
Clerks assist attorneys representing defendants by providing support such as legal research and writing.
Interview clients and other duties as required.
Duties are performed primarily in both office and courtroom settings.
Travel is required.
Minimum Requirements
Education:
Completion of 24 semester hours at an ABA‑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.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Legal
Government Administration
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Law Clerk
role at
Commonwealth of Kentucky .
Commonwealth of Kentucky provided pay range This range is provided by Commonwealth of Kentucky. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range 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 a Law Clerk to assist the criminal defense team in the Louisville Trial Office.
Kentucky DPA looks for individuals who have demonstrated a desire to help the most vulnerable in their communities. The ideal candidate recently completed all coursework at an ABA‑accredited law school to receive a JD degree and plans to take the next available bar exam or has recently received their license to practice law. This individual exhibits exceptional planning and organizational skills, is self‑directed and comfortable working with their defense team, which includes attorneys, investigators, alternative sentencing workers and office administrative staff. We seek to hire persons who understand it is a privilege to represent our clients and we do so on behalf of the people of Kentucky.
Responsibilities
Clerks assist attorneys representing defendants by providing support such as legal research and writing.
Interview clients and other duties as required.
Duties are performed primarily in both office and courtroom settings.
Travel is required.
Minimum Requirements
Education:
Completion of 24 semester hours at an ABA‑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.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Legal
Government Administration
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Commonwealth of Kentucky by 2x.
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