Staff Attorney II
About The Position
The Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy (DPA) is nationally recognized as a model state-wide 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 seeking to hire an experienced staff attorney as part of a criminal defense team for a vacancy within the Division of Post-Trial Services, Post-Conviction Branch, which is located in Frankfort, Kentucky. Kentucky DPA looks for individuals who have demonstrated a desire to help the most vulnerable in their communities. The ideal candidate has some criminal defense experience and exhibits exceptional planning and organizational skills, is self-directed and also comfortable working with their defense team which includes other attorneys, investigators, alternative sentencing workers, and office administrative legal staff. We seek persons who understand it is a privilege to represent our clients, and we do so on behalf of the people of Kentucky. This position will be handling post-conviction litigation for indigent clients by researching complex legal issues and writing clear, concise post-conviction pleadings. Timely files post-conviction pleadings in all state courts and federal courts when appropriate and ensures copies are placed in the client's file. Promptly interviewing clients, maintaining contact through conclusion of the case in addition to working collaboratively with other attorneys and staff on legal issues, as well as assists, advises, trains, and mentors other attorneys on complex and difficult legal issues.
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. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials.
Responsibilities
- Identifying potential issues in post-conviction cases.
- Researching and writing legal pleadings on behalf of clients.
- Appearing in court to argue motions and conduct evidentiary hearings.
- Interviewing clients and other duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
