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Law Clerk
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE 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 a Law Clerk to assist the criminal defense team in the Hopkinsville Trial Office. Kentucky DPAlooks for individuals who have demonstrated a desire to help the most vulnerable in their communities. Theideal candidate recently completed all coursework at an ABA accredited law school to receive a JD degree andplans to take the next available bar exam or has recently received their license to practice law. Thisindividual exhibits exceptional planning/organizational skills, is self-directed andcomfortable working with their defense team which includes attorneys, investigators, alternative sentencingworkers and office administrative staff. Clerks assist attorneys representing indigent defendants by providing support such as legal researchand writing.
Duties are performed primarily in both office and courtroom settings.
Travel is required.

Completion of twenty-four semester hours at an American Bar Association accredited law school.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Incumbents working in this job title primarily perform duties in an office setting. Minimal travel may be required.