Law Clerk Job at Commonwealth of Kentucky, Bowling Green, KY

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  • Commonwealth of Kentucky
  • Bowling Green, KY

Job Description

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 Bowling Green North 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.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To, The Following

  • Clerks assist attorneys representing defendants by providing support such as legal research and writing.
  • Interviews clients.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Duties are performed primarily in both office and courtroom settings.
  • Travel is required.

Skills and Expectations include but are not limited to the following:

  • Planning and organizational skills
  • Self directed and comfortable working with their defense team including attorneys, investigators, alternative sentencing works 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.

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.

Job Tags

Work at office,

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