Staff Attorney Supervisor

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet • Henderson, KY

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About The Position

The Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy is nationally recognized as model state-wide public defender system with an exceptional training and education program. Our defense teams ensure that the criminal justice system is fair, results are just, and individual liberties are protected.

We are hiring an experienced trial attorney to lead our Henderson Trial Office. This office specializes in the representation of indigent criminal defendants facing the death penalty throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky. While the office is located in Henderson, Kentucky, the successful candidate will supervise a team of lawyers representing clients throughout Crittenden, Henderson, Union and Webster counties.

Requirements

• EDUCATION: See Special Requirements.
• EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have four years experience as a licensed attorney in the practice of law.
• Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: A Master of Laws degree (LL.M.) will substitute for one year of the required experience.
• Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE
• SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): 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.

Nice To Haves

• Significant felony trial experience is a plus.
• Significant trial experience
• Significant experience representing clients charged with criminal offenses
• Leadership experience

Responsibilities

• Day to day supervision of a staff of lawyers and support professionals.
• Manage operations of a law office
• Represents indigent criminal defendants facing the death penalty vigorously, effectively, ethically, and with integrity.
• Leads or participates in a criminal defense team that thoroughly investigates both the merits phase of the case and conducts an extensive mitigation investigation.
• Researches complex and novel legal issues and writes clear, compelling motions.
• Effectively negotiates plea offers while also preparing for complex litigation and trial.
• Acts as a legal resource to other attorneys within the agency.
• Travel is required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed