Law Clerk

Final date to receive applications

1/18/2026 (7:00 PM EST)

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Law Clerk

Pay Grade 14

Salary $3,496.04 - $5,244.04 Monthly

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 607 South 6th Street Murray, KY 42071 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 Murray 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.

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.

• Clerks assist attorneys representing indigent defendants by providing support such as legal research and writing.
• Interviews clients.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Duties are performed primarily in both office and courtroom settings.
• Travel is required.

• Planning and organization skills.
• Self‑directed and comfortable working with their defense team which include attorneys, investigators, alternative sentencing workers and administrative staff.

EDUCATION:

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

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR

SKILLS:

NONE

SUBSTITUTE EDUCATION FOR

EXPERIENCE:

NONE

SUBSTITUTE EXPERIENCE FOR

EDUCATION:

NONE

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 Cheri Riedel del or .

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D