Advocacy Attorney Supervisor
About The Position
The Advocacy Attorney Supervisor leads the Louisville Adult Team 5 for the Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy. The role provides management and direction to lawyer advocates, a criminal defense investigator, an alternative sentencing worker, and administrative staff. The supervisor maintains a caseload while ensuring the team files motions, participates in plea negotiations, helps clients seek treatment and other appropriate assistance, and prepares cases for trial. The position represents people who cannot afford an attorney in misdemeanor, juvenile, and felony criminal cases, and manages the trial office’s day-to-day operations and staff. Trial office leaders participate in departmental educational initiatives, stay current on changes in the law, conduct community outreach, and maintain relationships with political and systemic stakeholders. Duties take place in office, courtroom, and correctional settings, with required travel. Employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis due to applicable state or federal laws.
Requirements
- At least four years of experience as a licensed attorney practicing law.
- Be admitted to practice law and in good standing in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, or comply with Kentucky Supreme Court Rule 2.111, 2.112, 2.116, or 2.117.
- Maintain all required licenses, certifications, and credentials for the duration of employment and immediately notify the employing agency of any lapse, suspension, revocation, or restriction.
- Demonstrate strong organizational skills and self-direction, and be comfortable working with a defense team that includes attorneys, investigators, alternative sentencing workers, and legal office administrative staff.
Responsibilities
- Manage the day-to-day operations of the trial office and supervise staff.
- Vigorously, effectively, ethically, and with integrity represent people unable to afford an attorney who are charged with misdemeanor, juvenile, and felony offenses.
- Maintain a caseload while ensuring the team files motions on behalf of clients, participates in plea negotiations, assists clients in seeking treatment and other appropriate assistance, and prepares cases for trial.
- Participate in departmental educational initiatives.
- Stay current on changes in the law.
- Conduct outreach in the local community.
- Maintain relationships with political and systemic stakeholders.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
