Law Clerk Job at State of Kentucky Justice & Public Safety Cabinet Department..., Bowling Green, KY

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  • State of Kentucky Justice & Public Safety Cabinet Department...
  • Bowling Green, KY

Job Description

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12/27/2025 (7:00 PM EST)

25-07501

Law Clerk

Pay Grade

14

Salary

$3,600.84 - $5,401.34 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

1001 Center Street, Suite 100
Bowling Green, KY 42101 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 Bowling Green North 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.


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.
Skills and Expectations include but are not limited to the following:
  • Planning and organizational skills
  • Self directed and comfortable working with their defense team including attorneys, investigators, alternative sentencing works 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.

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 Alyson McDavitt at alyson.mcdavitt@ky.gov or 833-254-2458.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office,

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