Law Clerk
Somerset, KYFull-time$3,672.84–5,401.34/moSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago
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The Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy seeks a Law Clerk to assist the criminal defense team in the Somerset Trial Office, providing legal research, writing, client interviews, and support in both office and courtroom settings, with required travel and a focus on serving vulnerable community members.
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10/11/2026 (11:59 PM ET)
2604998
Law Clerk
Pay Grade14
Salary
$3,672.84 - $5,401.34 Monthly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
Click here for more details on state employment. (https://personnel.ky.gov/Pages/Careers.aspx)
Hiring Agency
Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Public Advocacy
Location
203 East Mt Vernon Street, Suite 1
Somerset, KY 42501 USA
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.
We are hiring a Law Clerk to assist the criminal defense team in the Somerset 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.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
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Clerks assist attorneys representing defendants by providing support such as legal research and writing.
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Interview clients.
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Perform other duties as assigned.
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Duties are performed primarily in both office and courtroom settings.
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Travel is required.
Minimum Requirements
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 Conditions
Incumbents working in this job title primarily perform duties in an office setting. Minimal travel may be required.
Probationary Period
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 Dylan Gorski [email protected] ([email protected] ?Subject=2604998 - Law Clerk) or 833-514-8986.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
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