Law Clerk
About The Position
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. We are hiring a Law Clerk to assist the criminal defense team in the Murray Trial Office. Kentucky DPA looks for individuals who have demonstrated a desire to help the most vulnerable in their communities. 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. 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.
Requirements
- Completion of twenty-four semester hours at an American Bar Association accredited law school.
- Planning and Organization skills
- Self directed and comfortable working with their defense team which include attorneys, investigators, alternative sentencing works and off administrative staff.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Assist attorneys representing indigent defendants by providing support such as legal research and writing.
- Interviews clients.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Duties are performed primarily in both office and courtroom settings.
- Travel is required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
