Law Clerk

Final date to receive applications

10/5/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

2605114

Law Clerk

Pay Grade

14

Salary

$44,074.08 - $62,928.48 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

108 28th Street
Catlettsburg, KY 41129 USA

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 Boyd 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 receivea JD degree and plans to take the next available bar exam or has recently received their license to practice law. This individual exhibits exceptional planning and organizational skills, is self-directed and comfortable working 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 clients and 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 for additional information.

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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Duties are performed primarily in both office and courtroom settings.
• Travel is required.

EDUCATION:

Completion of twenty-four semester hours at an American Bar Association accredited law school.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR

SKILLS:

NONE

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EXPERIENCE:

NONE

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EDUCATION:

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SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):

NONE

Incumbents working in this job title primarily perform duties in an office setting. Minimal travel may be required.

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 Steve Florian rian or .

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D