Law Clerk
About The Position
The Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy (DPA) is a statewide public defender system focused on fairness in the criminal justice process, just results, and protecting individual liberties. The Law Clerk assists the criminal defense team in the Hopkinsville Trial Office. The ideal candidate has recently completed all coursework at an ABA-accredited law school toward a JD and plans to take the next available bar exam, or has recently received a license to practice law. The role calls for strong planning and organizational skills, self-direction, and the ability to work with attorneys, investigators, alternative sentencing workers, and administrative staff. The position is based primarily in an office setting, with minimal travel potentially required.
Requirements
- Complete at least 24 semester hours at an American Bar Association-accredited law school.
- No experience, training, or skills are required.
- No education-for-experience or experience-for-education substitution is available.
- No special age, licensure, or regulatory requirements are listed.
Nice To Haves
- Recently completed all coursework at an ABA-accredited law school toward a JD and plans to take the next available bar exam, or recently received a license to practice law.
- Exceptional planning and organizational skills.
- Self-directed and comfortable working as part of a defense team.
- Demonstrated desire to help vulnerable people in the community.
Responsibilities
- Provide attorneys representing defendants with support, including legal research and writing.
- Interview clients.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
