Commonwealth of Kentucky
Overview
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.
Compensation 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 Position We are hiring a Law Clerk to assist the criminal defense team in the Somerset Trial Office. 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. The 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
Interviewing clients and other duties as required
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.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Legal
Industries
Government Administration
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Compensation 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 Position We are hiring a Law Clerk to assist the criminal defense team in the Somerset Trial Office. 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. The 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
Interviewing clients and other duties as required
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.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Legal
Industries
Government Administration
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Somerset, KY .
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