Staff Attorney III

Staff Attorney III Commonwealth of Kentucky - 3.2 Lexington, KY Job Details Full-time $5,118.26 - $7,677.48 a month 1 hour ago Qualifications Bar Full Job Description Advertisement Closes 5/25/2026 (8:00 PM EDT) 26-02349 Staff Attorney III Pay Grade 18 Salary $5,118.26 - $7,677.48 Monthly Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH

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FULL TIME

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INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY

| 18A | 37.5 HR/WK Click here for more details on state employment. Hiring Agency Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Public Advocacy Location 163 W Short Street Suite 555 Lexington, KY 40507 USA 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 our Capital East Branch Trial Office. Kentucky DPA looks for individuals who have demonstrated a desire to help often the most vulnerable in their communities. The ideal candidate has significant 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, mitigation specialists, and office administrative legal staff. We seek persons who understand it is a privilege to represent our clients and we do so on behalf of the people of Kentucky. Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Represent criminal defendants charged with capital murder and associated crimes. Direct thorough investigations of the facts of the case and social history of the client. Research legal issues and write clear, concise motions. 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, courtroom, and jail settings. Travel is required. Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION

See Special Requirements.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS

Must have two years experience as a licensed attorney in the practice of law. Substitute

EDUCATION

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EXPERIENCE

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

EXPERIENCE

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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 Josh Miller at or 502-764-0603. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D