Overview
Law Clerk Jobs in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, USA at Commonwealth of Kentucky
Location: Prestonsburg
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Public Advocacy
Location
123 E Court St
Prestonsburg, KY 41653 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 Prestonsburg Trial Office.
Kentucky DPA looks for individuals who have demonstrated a desire to help the most vulnerable in their communities. The ideal candidate recently completed all coursework at an ABA accredited law school to receivea JD degree and plans to take the next available bar exam or has recently received their license to practicelaw.
This individual should exhibit exceptional planning/organizational skills, is self-directed and comfortable 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 research and writing,
Interviewing clients.
Other duties as required.
EDUCATION:
Completion of twenty-four semester hours at an American Bar Association accredited law school.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE
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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.
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Title: Law Clerk
Company: Commonwealth of Kentucky
Location: Prestonsburg, Kentucky, USA
Category: Law/Legal (Legal Counsel, Lawyer, Legal Assistant, Litigation)
