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Law Clerk

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Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy

Somerset, KY (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 1 week ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/27/2026

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Login or Register Home Daily Jobs Post A Job Employers Create A Company Post A Free Job Post A Featured Job Search Resumes Job Seekers Dashboard Create A Resume Pricing Law Clerk A Government Entity 47 minutes ago Somerset, KY Not Specified Full Time 2603147 3,600 - 5,244 / Monthly Not Specified Share on Apply now
Closing Date:
4th July, 2026
Description:
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 indigent defendants by providing support such as legal research and writing. Interviews clients. Other duties as assigned.
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 at dylan.gorski@ky.gov or 502-782-7343. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D Similar Jobs Law Clerk Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy Catlettsburg, KY Full Time Law Clerk Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy Glasgow, KY Full Time Law Clerk Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy Louisville, KY Full Time Law Clerk Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy Paducah, KY Full Time Law Clerk Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy Hopkinsville, KY Full Time Law Clerk Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy Prestonsburg, KY Full Time About Us Attorney Jobs in USA heartily welcomes you. We provide attorney jobs, in house counsel jobs and law student jobs around the USA from leading resources. We are always welcome your feedback to improve our performance. Please feel free to contact us with your suggestions or concern using Contact Us form. Company About Us Daily Jobs FAQ Terms & Conditions Contact Us Job Search by locations Attorney Jobs in New York Attorney Jobs in Washington Attorney Jobs in San Francisco Attorney Jobs in Los Angeles Attorney Jobs in Chicago Trending job titles Counsel Jobs Employment Associate Jobs Staff Attorney Jobs Prosecutor Jobs Patent Attorney Jobs Copyrights © 2026 All Rights Reserved by Attorney Jobs in USA .