Staff Attorney

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This entry-level position is part of the Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy (DPA) and will be based at the Prestonsburg Trial Office. The role focuses on representing indigent criminal defendants in District Court cases.

Commonwealth of Kentucky provided pay range

$57,000.00/yr - $76,141.68/yr

• Represents indigent criminal defendants in District Court cases vigorously, effectively, ethically, and with integrity.
• Conducts client interviews and maintains notes and records of pertinent case facts sufficient to provide proper client representation.
• Researches legal issues and writes clear, concise motions.
• Obtains knowledge of the case through discovery and investigation sufficient to provide advice to clients regarding disposition.
• Develops a theory of the case that is consistent with the facts and the law.
• Willing to try appropriate cases.
• Duties are performed primarily in both office and courtroom settings.
• Travel is required.

• Education: See Special Requirements.
• Experience, Training, or
  
  Skills:
  
  None.
• Substitute Education for
  
  Experience:
  
  None.
• 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 2.116 (supervised practice), or 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.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Legal

Industries: Government Administration