Commonwealth of Kentucky · 21 hours ago
Law Clerk
Elizabethtown, KY
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$43K/yr - $65K/yrCommonwealth of Kentucky is nationally recognized for its public defender system, and they are seeking a Law Clerk to assist the criminal defense team. The role involves supporting attorneys with legal research, writing, and interviewing clients in both office and courtroom settings.
EmploymentGovernmentTraining
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
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
Exhibit exceptional planning/organizational skills
Self-directed and comfortable working with their defense team which includes attorneys, investigators, alternative sentencing workers and office administrative staff
Benefits
ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY
Company
Commonwealth of Kentucky
Commonwealth of Kentucky offers employees on-the-job training and online professional development.
Founded in 1792
10001+ employees
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Stuart Hamling
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