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Commonwealth of Kentucky · 1 day ago

Staff Attorney III

positionLouisville, KY
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$63K/yr - $95K/yr
date2+ years exp

Commonwealth of Kentucky is seeking to hire an experienced staff attorney as part of a criminal defense team for a vacancy in their Louisville Trial Office. The role involves representing criminal defendants, conducting thorough investigations, researching legal issues, and developing case theories.

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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Criminal defense experienceLicensed attorneyLegal researchCase theory developmentPlanning skillsOrganizational skillsTeam collaboration

Required

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

Significant criminal defense experience
Exceptional planning and organizational skills
Self-directed and comfortable working with a defense team which includes other attorneys, investigators, mitigation specialists, and office administrative legal staff

Company

Commonwealth of Kentucky

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Commonwealth of Kentucky offers employees on-the-job training and online professional development.
dateFounded in 1792
location
Frankfort, Kentucky, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://careers.ky.gov/

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Late Stage

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Stuart Hamling
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Adam Akers
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