Posted 6d ago

Law Clerk

@ Commonwealth of Kentucky
Paducah, Kentucky, United States
$4k-$5k/moOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:conducting research, drafting documents, interviewing clients
Requirements Summary:Completion of 24 semester hours at an ABA-accredited law school; duties include legal research and writing, client interviews, office and courtroom assistance; travel may be required.
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Connecting People to Purpose




Advertisement Closes


6/26/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)




req79049


Law Clerk




Pay Grade
14




Salary


$3,600.84 - $5,244.04




Employment Type


EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK





Hiring Agency


Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Public Advocacy




Location


405 Clarence Gaines Street
Paducah, KY 42003 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 Paducah Trial Office. Kentucky DPA
looks for individuals who have demonstrated a desire to help people 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:
  • Clerks assist attorneys representing 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.





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 Holly McNeil at [email protected] or 502-782-3885.




An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D




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