Law Clerk
Listed on 2026-01-20
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Law/Legal
Legal Counsel, Lawyer
Final date to receive applications 1/28/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)
Req 75764
Position Law Clerk
Pay Grade 14
Salary $43,210.08 - $64,816.08 Annually
Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
Location 126 Trivette Drive, Suite 102, Pikeville, KY 41501 USA
Hiring Agency Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Public Advocacy
Contact Garland Arnett, garland.arnett | 833‑895‑0579
DescriptionThe 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 Pikeville 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 exhibits exceptional planning and organizational skills, is 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.
- Clerks assist attorneys representing defendants by providing support such as legal research and writing
- Interviewing clients and other duties as required.
- Duties performed 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
Substitute Education for
Experience:
None
Substitute Experience for
Education:
None
Special Requirements (Age, Licensure, Regulation, etc.): None
Working ConditionsIncumbents performing duties in an office setting. Minimal travel may be required.
Probationary PeriodThis job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 12 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
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