Staff Attorney

Advocacy Attorney I Advertisement Closes 8/16/2026 (11:59 PM ET) Job ID 2604073 Pay Grade 16 Salary $5,623.10 - $6,535.44 Monthly Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK Location 217 Ssouth Main Street, 2nd Floor London, KY 40741 USA The Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy (DPA) is nationally recognized as a model statewide public defendersystem with an exceptional training and education program. Our defense teams ensure the criminal justiceprocess is fair, results are just, and individual liberties are protected. We are hiring an entry-level advocacy attorney to join the criminal defense team in the LondonTrialOffice. Kentucky DPA looks for individuals who have demonstrated a desire to help themost vulnerable in their communities. The ideal candidate exhibits exceptional planning and organizationalskills, is self-directed and comfortable working with their defense team which includes other attorneys,investigators, alternative sentencing workers and office administrative legal staff. We seek persons whounderstand it is a privilege to represent our clients and we do so on behalf of the people of Kentucky.Please be advised that although medical cannabis has been legalized in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, dueother applicable state or federal laws, employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis.If you need additional information about this prohibition, you may contact the agency point of contact foradditional information. Duties and Responsibilities Represents criminal defendants in District Court cases vigorously, effectively, ethically, and withintegrity. Conducts client interviews and maintains notes and records of pertinent case facts sufficient toprovide proper client representation. Research legal issues and writes clear, concise motions. Obtains knowledge of the case through discovery and investigation sufficient to provide advice toclients regarding disposition. Develops a theory of the case that is consistent with the facts and the law. Willing to try appropriate cases. Duties are performed primarily in both office and courtroom settings. Travel is required. Minimum Requirements EDUCATION: See Special Requirements. EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE 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 2.116 (supervised practice), or SCR 2.117 (practice pending admission). Must maintain all required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employees are required to maintain all licenses, certifications, and credentials necessary to perform the duties of the position and must immediately notify the employing agency of any lapse, suspension, revocation, or restriction. Working Conditions Duties are performed primarily in an office or courtroom setting but may include visits with clients within a variety of facilities. Travel is required. Probationary Period This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111. Contact: If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Kaitlyn Hammonds at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D #J-18808-Ljbffr