Commonwealth of Kentucky

Law Clerk

Commonwealth of Kentucky  •  $42k - $63k/yr  •  Kentucky (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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6/27/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)

2602984

Law Clerk

Pay Grade
14

Salary

$41,952.48 - $62,928.48 Annually

Employment Type

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

Hiring Agency

Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Public Advocacy

Location

108 28th Street
Catlettsburg, KY 41129 USA

Description

The Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy (DPA) is nationally recognized as a model statewide public defender
system with an exceptional training and education program. Our defense teams ensure the criminal justice
process is fair, results are just, and individual liberties are protected.

We are hiring a Law Clerk to assist the criminal defense team in the Boyd 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 receive
a JD degree and plans to take the next available bar exam or has recently received their license to practice
law. This individual exhibits exceptional planning/organizational skills, is self-directed and comfortable
working with their defense team which includes attorneys, investigators, alternative sentencing workers and
office administrative staff. We seek to hire persons who understand it is a privilege to represent our 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 and other duties as required.
  • Duties are performed primarily in both office and courtroom settings.
  • Travel 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 Gregory Griffith at Gregory.griffith@ky.gov or 833-385-6052.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
Commonwealth of Kentucky

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Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Frankfort, Kentucky
Year Founded
1792
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