Posted 3w ago

Law Clerk

@ Kentucky Personnel Cabinet
Prestonsburg, Kentucky, United States
$43k-$65k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Interview clients, Conduct research, Assist attorneys
Requirements Summary:Pursuing JD; 24 ABA credits; travel; office and courtroom work; assist defense team.
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Connecting People to Purpose




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4/18/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)




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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





Hiring Agency


Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Public Advocacy




Location


123 E Court Street
Prestonsburg, KY 41653 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 Prestonsburg 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 should exhibit 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
  • Interview clients.
  • Other duties as required.
  • 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 Neil Borders at [email protected] or 833-254-2461.




An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D




Personnel Cabinet