Staff Attorney II

Staff Attorney II

Commonwealth of Kentucky – Bowling Green, KY

Base pay range: $4,356.96 – $6,536.44 (based on skill and experience).

The Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy (DPA) is nationally recognized as a model state-wide public defender system. We seek an experienced staff attorney for a vacancy in the Bowling Green North Trial Office. The ideal candidate has criminal defense experience and exceptional planning/organizational skills, is self-directed, and works well with a defense team.

• Represent indigent criminal defendants in District Court cases vigorously, effectively, and ethically.
• Conduct client interviews and maintain comprehensive case notes.
• Research legal issues and write clear, concise motions.
• Obtain discovery and investigation to advise clients on disposition.
• Develop a theory of the case that is consistent with facts and law.
• Attempt appropriate trial representation.
• Perform duties primarily in office and courtroom settings.
• Travel is required.

• Education: See Special Requirements.
• Experience, Training, or
  
  Skills:
  
  Must have one year of experience as a licensed attorney in practice of law or one year of supervised practice under Kentucky Supreme Court Rule (SCR) 2.116, or a combination totaling at least one year.
• Substitute Education for
  
  Experience:
  
  A Master of Laws degree (LL.M.) will substitute for the one year required experience.
• Substitute Experience for
  
  Education:
  
  None.
• Special Requirements: Must be admitted to practice law and in good standing in Kentucky or comply with SCR 2.111 (limited certification), SCR 2.112, or SCR 2.117. Must maintain required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the duration of employment.

Primary duties performed in office and courtroom settings; travel required.

• Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment Type:
  
  Full-time
• Job Function:
  Legal
• Industries:
  Government Administration