Staff Attorney I

Advertisement Closes 6 / 20 / 2024 (8 : 00 PM EDT) req61516 Staff Attorney I Pay Grade16 Salary $49, - $73, Annually Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH FULL TIME INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY 18A HR / WK Hiring Agency Justice & Public Safety Cabinet Department of Public Advocacy Location 208 Parker Drive

Suite 1B

LaGrange, KY 40031 USA Description The Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy (DPA) is nationally recognized as a model statewide public defendersystem with an exceptional training and education program.

Our defense teams ensure the criminal justiceprocess 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 La Grange Trial Office.

Kentucky DPA looks for individuals who have demonstrated a desire to help the underprivileged and often themost vulnerable in their communities.

The ideal candidate exhibits exceptional planning and organizationalskills, is self-directed and also comfortable working with their defense team which includes other attorneys,investigators, alternative sentencing workers and office administrative legal staff.

We seek persons whounderstand 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 :

• 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.
• Researches 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.

Minimum Requirements EDUCATION : See Special Requirements.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS : NONE

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE : NONE

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) (limited certification of admission to practice), SCR (attorney participants in defender or legal services programs), SCR (supervised practice), or SCR (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