Staff Attorney II

Staff Attorney II

Commonwealth of Kentucky – Morehead, KY

Salary: $57,509.52–$86,264.16 per year (based on skills and experience).

Description

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.

Responsibilities

• Represent criminal defendants in District Court cases vigorously, effectively, ethically, and with integrity.
• Conduct client interviews and maintain notes and records of pertinent case facts sufficient to provide proper client representation.
• Research legal issues and write clear, concise motions.
• Obtain knowledge of the case through discovery and investigation sufficient to provide advice to clients regarding disposition.
• Develop 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.

Minimum Requirements

• Education:
  
  see Special Requirements.
• Experience:
  
  one year of experience as a licensed attorney in the 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.) substitutes for the one-year required experience.
• No substitution of experience for education.

Special Requirements

• Must be admitted to practice law and in good standing in the Commonwealth of Kentucky OR comply with SCR 2.111, SCR 2.112, or SCR 2.117.
• Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment.

Working Conditions

Duties are performed primarily in both office and courtroom settings. Travel is required.