Full Time Staff Attorney

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Staff Attorney I

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

Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Public Advocacy

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 staff attorney to join the criminal defense team in the Louisville Trial Office.

Kentucky DPA looks for individuals who have demonstrated a desire to help the underprivileged and often 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. Please be advised that although medical cannabis has been legalized in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, due toother applicable state or federal laws, employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis.

Research legal issues and writes clear, concise motions.
Develops a theory of the case that is consistent with the facts and the law.
Duties are performed primarily in both office and courtroom settings.
Travel is required.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: 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). Duties are performed primarily in both office and courtroom settings. Travel is required.