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Commonwealth of Kentucky · 1 day ago

Law Clerk

Danville, KY

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

$3,496/mo - $5,244/mo

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Department of Public Advocacy is hiring a Law Clerk to assist the criminal defense team in the Danville Trial Office. The role involves providing support to attorneys through legal research and writing, as well as interviewing clients and performing various duties in office and courtroom settings.

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Responsibilities

Clerks assist attorneys representing defendants by providing support such as legal research and writing

Interviewing clients and other duties as required

Duties are performed primarily in both office and courtroom settings

Travel is required

Qualification

JD degreeLegal researchLegal writingPlanning skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Completion of twenty-four semester hours at an American Bar Association accredited law school

Demonstrated a desire to help the most vulnerable in their communities

Plans to take the next available bar exam or has recently received their license to practice law

Exhibits exceptional planning and organizational skills

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