Staff Attorney II

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Closing Date:

2nd May, 2026

Description:

Description The Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy (DPA) is nationally recognized as a model state-wide 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 seeking to hire an experienced staff attorney as part of a criminal defense team for a vacancy in the Bowling Green North Trial Office. Kentucky DPA looks for individuals who have demonstrated a desire to help people in their communities. We seek persons who understand it is a privilege to represent our clients and we do so on behalf of the people of Kentucky. Please be advised that although medical cannabis has been legalized in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, due to other applicable state or federal laws, employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis. If you need additional information about this prohibition, you may contact the agency point of contact for additional information. Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Represent criminal defendants in District Court cases vigorously, effectively, ethically, and with integrity. Conduct client interviews and maintain notes and records of pertinent case facts sufficient to provide proper client representation. Research legal issues and write clear, concise motions. Obtain knowledge of the case through discovery and investigation sufficient to provide advice to clients regarding disposition. Develop a theory of the case that is consistent with the facts and the law. Willing to try appropriate cases. Duties are performed primarily in both office and courtroom settings. Travel is required. The ideal candidate has some criminal defense experience and exhibits exceptional planning and organizational skills, is self-directed and also comfortable working with their defense team which includes other attorneys, investigators, alternative sentencing workers and office administrative legal staff.

Minimum Requirements:

Education :

See Special Requirements.

Experience, Training, or Skills :

Must have one year of experience as a licensed attorney in the practice of law or one year of supervised practice under Kentucky Supreme Court Rule (SCR) 2.116, or a combination totaling at least one year of experience. Substitute Education for

Experience :

A Master of Laws degree (LL.M.) will substitute for the one year required experience. Substitute Experience for

Education :

None Special Requirements (Age, Licensure, Regulation, Etc.) : Must be admitted to practice law and in good standing in the Commonwealth of Kentucky OR comply with Kentucky Supreme Court Rule (SCR) 2.111 (limited certification of admission to practice), SCR 2.112 (attorney participants in defender or legal services programs), SCR 2.117 (practice pending admission). Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials. Working Conditions Duties are performed primarily in both office and courtroom settings. Travel is required. Probationary Period This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 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 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 Litigation Associate Jobs Staff Attorney Jobs General Counsel Jobs Patent Attorney Jobs Copyrights © 2021 All Rights Reserved by Attorney Jobs in USA .