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Closing Date:

11th April, 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 an entry-level staff attorney to join the criminal defense team in the Owensboro Trial Office. Kentucky DPA looks for individuals who have demonstrated a desire to help the most vulnerable in their communities. The ideal candidate exhibits exceptional planning and organizational skills, is self-directed and comfortable working with their defense team which includes other attorneys, investigators, alternative sentencing workers 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. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Represents criminal defendants in District Court cases vigorously, effectively, ethically, and with integrity. Conducts client interviews and maintains notes and records of pertinent case facts sufficient to provide proper client representation. Research legal issues and writes clear, concise motions. Obtains knowledge of the case through discovery and investigation sufficient to provide advice to clients regarding disposition. Develops 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.

Minimum Requirements:

Education :

See Special Requirements.

Experience, Training, or Skills :

None Substitute Education for

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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 2.116 (supervised practice), or

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 Jason McGee at jason.mcgee@ky.gov or 833-514-8900. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D Similar Jobs Staff Attorney I Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy Bowling Green, KY Full Time Staff Attorney I Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy Columbia, KY Full Time Staff Attorney II Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy Elizabethtown, KY Full Time Staff Attorney II Kentucky Department of Insurance Frankfort, KY Full Time Staff Attorney I Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy Prestonsburg, KY Full Time Assistant United States Attorney US Attorneys Office - US Department of Justice Lexington, 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 Litigation Associate Jobs Staff Attorney Jobs General Counsel Jobs Patent Attorney Jobs Copyrights © 2021 All Rights Reserved by Attorney Jobs in USA .