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Law Clerk

$3,600.84 - $5,401.34 per month

Commonwealth of Kentucky

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6/18/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)

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Law Clerk

Pay Grade14

Salary

$3,600.84 - $5,401.34 Monthly

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Public Advocacy

Location

452 Washington Street
Stanton, KY 40380 USA

Description

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 a Law Clerk to assist the criminal defense team in the Stanton Trial Office. Kentucky DPA looksfor individuals who have demonstrated a desire to help the most vulnerable in theircommunities.


The ideal candidate would have recently completed all coursework at an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school to receivea Juris Doctor (JD) degree and plans to take the next available bar exam or has recently received their license to practicelaw. This individual exhibits exceptional planning and organizational skills, is self-directed, and comfortableworking with their defense team which includes attorneys, investigators, alternative sentencing workers andoffice administrative staff. We seek to hire persons who understand it is a privilege to represent our clientsand we do so on behalf of the people of Kentucky.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • Assisting attorneys representing indigent defendants by providing support such as legal researchand writing.
  • Interviewing clients and other duties as required.
  • Performing duties primarily in both office and courtroom settings.
  • Traveling is required.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: Completion of twenty-four semester hours at an American Bar Association accredited law school.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE

Working Conditions

Incumbents working in this job title primarily perform duties in an office setting. Minimal travel may be required.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 12 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Heather Estes at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io.

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