Staff Attorney Supervisor
About The Position
DPA is looking for a zealous advocate supervisor to lead Unit A of the Appeals Branch in our Frankfort office. The Appeals Branch deals with many of the critical legal issues affecting the justice system. Lawyers in this Branch have the opportunity to obtain relief for their clients as well as practice in the Kentucky Supreme Court, the Kentucky Court of Appeals, and the Supreme Court of the United States. They also train others in the agency on current law and new issues that arise. Candidates must be able to provide management and direction to a team of lawyer advocates and administrative staff. The Staff Attorney Supervisor will maintain a caseload while ensuring that the office team provides effective representation to their clients statewide. Kentucky DPA looks for individuals who have demonstrated a desire to help the poorest and often most vulnerable in their communities. The ideal candidate exhibits exceptional organizational skills, is self- directed, and is also comfortable working with and supervising other attorneys and administrative staff.
Requirements
- Must have four 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.
Nice To Haves
- A Master of Laws degree (LL.M.) will substitute for one year of the required experience.
Responsibilities
- Manages day-to-day operations of the unit and supervision of staff.
- Represents people not able to afford an attorney on direct appellate claims.
- Possesses excellent research and writing skills, high attention to detail, and the ability to present persuasive oral arguments.
- Researches complex and novel legal issues and writes clear, compelling pleadings.
- Duties are performed in the office, courtroom, and correctional settings.
- Travel is required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Education Level
No Education Listed
