Law Clerk

Job Title

Law Clerk – Commonwealth of Kentucky, Department of Public Advocacy

Final date to receive applications: 1/29/2026 (7:00 PM EST)

Location:

123 E Court Street, Prestonsburg, KY 41653, USA

Pay Grade 14: $43,210.08 – $64,816.08 annually

Employment Type:

Full Time, Eligible for Overtime Pay, 18A, 37.5 hr/wk

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 Prestonsburg 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. This individual should exhibit exceptional planning and organizational skills, be self‑directed and comfortable working with their defense team which includes attorneys, investigators, alternative sentencing workers, 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.

• Assist attorneys representing defendants by providing support such as legal research and writing.
• Interview clients.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Conduct duties primarily in both office and courtroom settings.
• Travel is required.

• Completion of 24 semester hours at an ABA‑accredited law school.
• No prior experience, training, or skills required.
• No special requirements such as age, licensure, or regulation.

Incumbents work primarily in an office setting. Minimal travel may be required.

Initial and promotional probationary period of 12 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

Neil Borders, neil.borders, 833‑254‑2461.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D.

Entry level

Full-time

Legal

Government Administration

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