Law Clerk
Advertisement Closes8/19/2023 (8:
00 PM EDT)req53199Law ClerkPay Grade11Salary$42,373.
68Employment TypeEXECUTIVE BRANCH FULL TIME ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY 18A 37.
5 HR/WKHiring AgencyJustice & Public Safety Cabinet Department of Public AdvocacyLocation105 South Jefferson Street Princeton, KY 42445 USADescriptionThe 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 Princeton Trial Office.
Kentucky DPAlooks for individuals who have demonstrated a desire to help the most vulnerable intheir communities.
The ideal candidate recently completed all coursework at an ABA accredited law school toreceive a JD degree and plans to take the next available bar exam or has recently received their license topractice law.
This individual exhibits exceptional planning/organizational skills, is self-directed andcomfortable working with their defense team which includes attorneys, investigators, alternative sentencingworkers and office administrative staff.
We seek to hire persons who understand it is a privilege to representour clients and we do so on behalf of the people of Kentucky.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Clerks assist attorneys representing defendants by providing support such as legal researchand writing, Interviewing clients and other duties as required.
Duties are performed primarily in both office and courtroom settings.
Travel is required.
Minimum RequirementsEDUCATION:
Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree and a minor in paralegal studies OR completion of a two-year program in paralegal studies OR completion of twenty-four semester hours at an American Bar Association accredited law school.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:
NONESubstitute EDUCATION for
Experience:
NONESubstitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:
Experience as a paralegal or legal secretary will substitute for the required two-year paralegal studies program on a year-for-year basis.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.
):
NONEWorking ConditionsIncumbents working in this job title primarily perform duties in an office setting.
Minimal travel may be required.
Probationary PeriodThis 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 Mike Crider email protected or 833-514-8982.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D Recommended Skills Administration Coordinating Self Motivation Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
00 PM EDT)req53199Law ClerkPay Grade11Salary$42,373.
68Employment TypeEXECUTIVE BRANCH FULL TIME ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY 18A 37.
5 HR/WKHiring AgencyJustice & Public Safety Cabinet Department of Public AdvocacyLocation105 South Jefferson Street Princeton, KY 42445 USADescriptionThe 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 Princeton Trial Office.
Kentucky DPAlooks for individuals who have demonstrated a desire to help the most vulnerable intheir communities.
The ideal candidate recently completed all coursework at an ABA accredited law school toreceive a JD degree and plans to take the next available bar exam or has recently received their license topractice law.
This individual exhibits exceptional planning/organizational skills, is self-directed andcomfortable working with their defense team which includes attorneys, investigators, alternative sentencingworkers and office administrative staff.
We seek to hire persons who understand it is a privilege to representour clients and we do so on behalf of the people of Kentucky.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Clerks assist attorneys representing defendants by providing support such as legal researchand writing, Interviewing clients and other duties as required.
Duties are performed primarily in both office and courtroom settings.
Travel is required.
Minimum RequirementsEDUCATION:
Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree and a minor in paralegal studies OR completion of a two-year program in paralegal studies OR completion of twenty-four semester hours at an American Bar Association accredited law school.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:
NONESubstitute EDUCATION for
Experience:
NONESubstitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:
Experience as a paralegal or legal secretary will substitute for the required two-year paralegal studies program on a year-for-year basis.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.
):
NONEWorking ConditionsIncumbents working in this job title primarily perform duties in an office setting.
Minimal travel may be required.
Probationary PeriodThis 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 Mike Crider email protected or 833-514-8982.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D Recommended Skills Administration Coordinating Self Motivation Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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