Staff Attorney Supervisor

Overview Advertisement Closes 7/10/2026 (8:00 PM EDT) | Job Code 2603099 Staff Attorney Supervisor | Pay Grade 19 Salary: $69,582.00 - $104,373.84 Annually Employment Type: EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK Hiring Agency: Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Public Advocacy Location: 208 Parker Dr Ste 1B, La Grange, KY 40031 USA Description Are you a licensed attorney with four years or more of experience looking for a challenge? Would you like to be an essential part of the criminal justice system for a multiple county area? Do you want to pass along your skills to the next generation and work to solve problems in your community? The Department of Public Advocacy (DPA) is looking for a zealous advocate manager to lead the LaGrange Trial Services Office, serving Oldham County. Responsibilities Provide management and direction to a team of lawyer advocates, a criminal defense investigator, an alternative sentencing worker, and administrative staff. Maintain a caseload while ensuring the office team files motions on behalf of clients, participates in plea negotiations, assists clients in seeking treatment and other appropriate services, and prepares cases for trial. Participate in departmental educational initiatives, stay current on changes in the law, seek outreach in the local community, and maintain relationships with political and systemic stakeholders. Lead day-to-day operations of the trial office and supervise staff. Represent the government in criminal offenses in misdemeanor, juvenile, and felony cases with integrity and ethical conduct. Work performed in office, courtroom, and correctional settings; travel is required. Minimum 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 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. Working Conditions Duties are performed primarily in both office and courtroom settings. Travel is required. Probationary Period This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111. If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Chris Tracy 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 Commonwealth of Kentucky