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Law Clerk

Commonwealth of Kentucky

Louisville, KY • On-site

$43K - $64K/yr

Full-time

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

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8/20/2026 (11:59 PM ET)
2604157
Law Clerk
Pay Grade14
Salary
$43,210.08 - $64,816.08 Annually
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH FULL TIME ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY 18A 37.5 HR/WK
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Hiring Agency
Justice & Public Safety Cabinet Department of Public Advocacy
Location
719 West Jefferson Street
Louisville, KY 40202 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 Louisville Trial Office.Kentucky DPA looks for individuals who have demonstrated a desire to help the most vulnerable in theircommunities. The ideal candidate would have 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 exhibits exceptional planning and organizational skills, is self-directed, and is comfortableworking with their defense team which includes attorneys, investigators, alternative sentencing workers, andoffice administrative staff. We seek to hire persons who understand it is a privilege to represent our clientsand we do so on behalf of the people of Kentucky.
Please be advised that although medical cannabis has been legalized in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, due toother applicable state or federal laws, employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis.If you need additional information about this prohibition, you may contact the agency point of contact foradditional information.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • Assisting attorneys representing defendants by providing support such as legal research andwriting.
  • Interviewing clients and other duties as assigned.
  • Performing duties primarily in both office and courtroom settings.
  • Traveling 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 Jordan Potts at jordan.potts@ky.gov or 833-934-5953.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

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