Advocacy Attorney Supervisor
About The Position
The Department of Public Advocacy is hiring an Advocacy Attorney Supervisor to lead the Louisville Adult Team 5. The supervisor provides management and direction to a team of lawyer advocates, a criminal defense investigator, an alternative sentencing worker, and administrative staff. The position maintains a caseload while overseeing the office team's representation of clients, including filing motions, participating in plea negotiations, helping clients seek treatment and other assistance, and preparing cases for trial. Trial office leaders participate in departmental educational initiatives, stay current on changes in the law, conduct outreach in the local community, and maintain relationships with political and systemic stakeholders. The role requires a commitment to serving vulnerable communities and working collaboratively with defense team members. Duties are performed in office, courtroom, and correctional settings, and travel is required. Employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis due to applicable state or federal laws. The position requires maintaining all applicable licenses, certifications, and credentials throughout employment and promptly notifying the agency of any lapse, suspension, revocation, or restriction.
Requirements
- Four years of experience as a licensed attorney practicing law.
- Admission to practice law and good standing in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, or eligibility under Kentucky Supreme Court Rule 2.111, 2.112, 2.116, or 2.117.
- Maintain all required licenses, certifications, and credentials for the length of employment and immediately notify the employing agency of any lapse, suspension, revocation, or restriction.
- Exceptional organizational skills, self-direction, and comfort working with attorneys, investigators, alternative sentencing workers, and legal office administrative staff.
Responsibilities
- Manage the day-to-day operations of the trial office and supervise staff.
- Represent people charged by the government with misdemeanor, juvenile, and felony offenses vigorously, effectively, ethically, and with integrity.
- Maintain a caseload while directing the team’s work, including filing motions, participating in plea negotiations, assisting clients in seeking treatment and other assistance, and preparing cases for trial.
- Participate in departmental educational initiatives.
- Stay current on changes in the law.
- Conduct outreach in the local community and maintain relationships with political and systemic stakeholders.
- Travel as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
