Advocacy Attorney II
About The Position
The Kentucky Protection and Advocacy (P&A) Division of the Department of Public Advocacy (DPA) is nationally recognized for protecting and promoting the rights of Kentuckians with disabilities. We are hiring an Advocacy Attorney II to join the P&A Children and Youth Team in Frankfort. Kentucky P&A looks for individuals who have a desire to protect the civil rights of Kentuckians with disabilities, including access to healthcare, education, employment, service delivery, and criminal justice. The ideal candidate exhibits exceptional planning and organizational skills, is self-directed, and is comfortable working in a collaborative model. We seek people who understand it is a privilege to represent our clients.
Requirements
- Must have one year of experience as a licensed attorney in the practice of law or one year of supervised practice under Kentucky Supreme Court Rule (SCR) 2.116, or a combination totaling at least one year of experience.
- 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 (limited certification of admission to practice), SCR 2.112 (attorney participants in defender or legal services programs), SCR 2.117 (practice pending admission).
- Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification.
- Employees are required to maintain all licenses, certifications, and credentials necessary to perform the duties of the position and must immediately notify the employing agency of any lapse, suspension, revocation, or restriction.
Nice To Haves
- Exceptional planning and organizational skills
- Self-directed
- Comfortable working in a collaborative model
Responsibilities
- Represents clients vigorously, effectively, ethically, and with integrity.
- Conducts client interviews and maintains notes and records of pertinent case facts sufficient to provide proper client representation in the agency database.
- 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.
- Monitors providers and programs serving children and youth with disabilities under Federal authority.
- Investigates allegations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation under Federal authority.
Benefits
- Access to healthcare
- Access to education
- Access to employment
- Access to service delivery
- Access to criminal justice
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
