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| 18A | 37.5 HR/WK Click here for more details on state employment. 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: Clerks assist attorneys representing defendants by providing support such as legal research and writing. Interview clients. Perform other duties as assigned. Duties are performed primarily in both office and courtroom settings. Travel is required. Minimum Requirements

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