Job Description

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7/10/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)

2603099

Staff Attorney Supervisor

Pay Grade
19

Salary

$69,582.00 - $104,373.84 Annually

Employment Type

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

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Hiring Agency

Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Public Advocacy

Location

208 Parker Dr Ste 1B
La Grange, KY 40031 USA

Description

Are you a licensed attorney with four years or more of experience looking for a challenge? Would you like to
be an essential part of the criminal justice system for a multiple county area? Do you want to pass along your
skills to the next generation and work to solve problems in your community?

The Department of Public Advocacy (DPA) is looking for a zealous advocate manager to lead the LaGrange Trial
Services Office, serving Oldham County.

Candidates should be able to provide management and direction to a team of lawyer advocates, a criminal
defense investigator, an alternative sentencing worker, and administrative staff. The Staff Attorney
Supervisor will maintain a caseload while ensuring that the office team is filing motions on behalf of
clients, participating in plea negotiations, assisting clients in seeking treatment and other assistance as
appropriate, and preparing cases for trial. DPA Trial Office leaders participate in departmental educational
initiatives, stay current on all changes in the law, seek outreach in the local community, and maintain
relationships with political and systemic stakeholders.

Kentucky DPA looks for individuals who have demonstrated a desire to help those who are often the most
vulnerable in their communities. The ideal candidate exhibits exceptional organizational skills, is self-
directed and is also comfortable working with their defense team which includes other attorneys,
investigators, alternative sentencing workers, and legal office administrative staff. We seek persons who
understand it is a privilege to represent our clients and that we do so on behalf of the people of Kentucky.

Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Manages day-to-day operations of the trial office and supervision of staff.
Represents who the government has charged with criminal offenses in misdemeanor, juvenile, and felony
cases vigorously, effectively, ethically, and with integrity.
Duties are performed in the office, courtroom, and correctional settings.
Travel is required.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION:
See Special Requirements.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:
Must have four years experience as a licensed attorney in the practice of law.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:
A Master of Laws degree (LL.M.) will substitute for one year of the required experience.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:
NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):
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 2.117 (practice pending admission). Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials.

Working Conditions

Duties are performed primarily in both office and courtroom settings. Travel is required.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Chris Tracy at wchristopher.tracy@ky.gov or 502-764-0606.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

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Industry

Government & Public Safety

Company Size

5,001-10,000 employees

Headquarters

Frankfort, Kentucky

Year Founded

1792

Website

kentucky.gov

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