Staff Attorney III
About The Position
Special Prosecutions, an elite unit within the Office of the Attorney General, prosecutes criminal cases across the Commonwealth of Kentucky, representing the Commonwealth in all manner of cases, including, but not limited to, homicide, sexual assault, human trafficking, drug trafficking, election law violations and thefts against the treasury of Kentucky. As a Staff Attorney III, you will be responsible for complex cases assigned to Special Prosecutions. The ideal candidate exhibits trial experience, strong organizational skills, and is self-motivated and directed. This person must be comfortable working with other attorneys, police agencies, victim advocates, and crime victims and their families.
Requirements
- Must have two years experience as a licensed attorney in the practice of law.
- 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.
- Good attention to detail
- Hearing and trial experience
- Knowledge of criminal law statutes
- Strong analytical ability
- Good organizational skills
- A willingness to work with a team
Nice To Haves
- Three years of experience as a licensed attorney in the practice of criminal law
Responsibilities
- Prosecute criminal cases throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky
- Provides assistance to local prosecutors
- Respond to requests from the general public for information regarding legal issues
- Respond to election calls
- Represent the Commonwealth on appellate matters arising during the course of criminal cases.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
