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Commonwealth of Kentucky · 23 hours ago

Staff Attorney II

Bowling Green, KY

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$4,792/mo - $7,188/mo

1+ years exp

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Department of Public Advocacy is seeking an experienced staff attorney to join their criminal defense team in Bowling Green. The role involves representing indigent criminal defendants in District Court, conducting client interviews, researching legal issues, and developing case theories.

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Responsibilities

Represent indigent 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

Qualification

Licensed attorneyCriminal defense experienceLegal researchClient interviewsPlanningOrganizationEthical representationTeam collaboration

Required

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

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

Preferred

Some criminal defense experience

Exceptional planning and organizational skills

Self-directed and comfortable working with a defense team which includes other attorneys, investigators, alternative sentencing workers and office administrative legal staff