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Salary : $42.37k a year
Type : Law Clerk
Duration : Full - time
Full job description
Executive branch Full time eligible for overtime pay 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
Employing agency
Ministry of Justice and Public Safety Department of Public Advocacy ( Click Hare )
126 Trivett Drive, Suite 102
Pikeville KY 41501 USA
The Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy (DPA) is recognized as a model statewide public defender system with an exceptional training and education program. Our defense team ensures that the criminal justice process is fair, outcomes are just, and individual liberties are protected. ( Click Hare )
We are hiring a Law Clerk to assist the criminal defense team in the Pikeville Trial Office.
The Kentucky DPA seeks individuals who have expressed a desire to help the poorest and often the most vulnerable in their communities. The ideal candidate has recently completed all coursework at an ABA accredited law school to obtain a JD degree and plans to take the next available bar exam or has recently received their license to practice law. This individual demonstrates exceptional planning/organizational skills, is self-directed and comfortable working with their defense team including attorneys, investigators, alternative sentencing staff and office administrative staff. We seek to hire individuals who consider it a privilege to represent our 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 assistance such as legal research and writing.
- Interviewing clients and other duties as required.
- Duties are primarily performed in both office and courtroom settings.
- travel required.
Education: Graduation from 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. ( Click Hare )
Experience, Training, or Skills: None
Substitute education for experience: None
Alternative Education Experience: Experience as a paralegal or legal secretary will substitute for the required two-year paralegal study program on a year-for-year basis.
Special Requirements (Age, Licensing, Regulations, etc.): None
Incumbents working in this job title primarily perform duties in an office setting. Minimal travel may be required. ( Click Hare )
Probationary period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 12 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Garland Arnett, Jr. at Garland.Arnett@ky.gov or 833-254-2461. Contact it. ( Click Hare )
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
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