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Staff Attorney Supervisor
Commonwealth of KentuckyCatlettsburg, United States; Catlettsburg, KY, United States; 108 28th St Catlettsburg US KY 41129, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 30 Jun 2026
š° $104,374/yr($69,582/yr ā $104,374/yr)
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Staff Attorney Supervisor
Pay Grade
19
Salary
$69,582.00 - $104,373.84 Annually
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
Hiring Agency
Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Public Advocacy
Location
108 28th St
Catlettsburg, KY 41129 USA
Catlettsburg, KY 41129 USA
Description
Are you a licensed attorney with four years or more of experience looking for a challenge? Would you like to
be an essential part of the criminal justice system for a multiple county area? Do you want to pass along your
skills to the next generation and work to solve problems in your community?
The Department of Public Advocacy (DPA) is looking for a zealous advocate manager to lead the Boyd Trial Services Office, serving Boyd County.
Candidates should be able to provide management and direction to a team of lawyer advocates, a criminal defense investigator, an alternative sentencing worker, and administrative staff. The Staff Attorney Supervisor will maintain a caseload while ensuring that the office team is filing motions on behalf of clients, participating in plea negotiations, assisting clients in seeking treatment and other assistance as appropriate, and preparing cases for trial. DPA Trial Office leaders participate in departmental educational initiatives, stay current on all changes in the law, seek outreach in the local community, and maintain relationships with political and systemic stakeholders.
Kentucky DPA looks for individuals who have demonstrated a desire to help those who are often the most vulnerable in their communities. The ideal candidate exhibits exceptional organizational skills, is self- directed and is also comfortable working with their defense team which includes other attorneys, investigators, alternative sentencing workers, and legal office administrative staff. We seek persons who understand it is a privilege to represent our clients and that we do so on behalf of the people of Kentucky.
Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
The Department of Public Advocacy (DPA) is looking for a zealous advocate manager to lead the Boyd Trial Services Office, serving Boyd County.
Candidates should be able to provide management and direction to a team of lawyer advocates, a criminal defense investigator, an alternative sentencing worker, and administrative staff. The Staff Attorney Supervisor will maintain a caseload while ensuring that the office team is filing motions on behalf of clients, participating in plea negotiations, assisting clients in seeking treatment and other assistance as appropriate, and preparing cases for trial. DPA Trial Office leaders participate in departmental educational initiatives, stay current on all changes in the law, seek outreach in the local community, and maintain relationships with political and systemic stakeholders.
Kentucky DPA looks for individuals who have demonstrated a desire to help those who are often the most vulnerable in their communities. The ideal candidate exhibits exceptional organizational skills, is self- directed and is also comfortable working with their defense team which includes other attorneys, investigators, alternative sentencing workers, and legal office administrative staff. We seek persons who understand it is a privilege to represent our clients and that we do so on behalf of the people of Kentucky.
Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Manages day-to-day operations of the trial office and supervision of staff.
- Represents who the government has charged with criminal offenses in misdemeanor, juvenile, and felony cases vigorously, effectively, ethically, and with integrity.
- Duties are performed in the office, courtroom, and correctional settings.
- Travel is required.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION:
See Special Requirements.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:
Must have four years experience as a licensed attorney in the practice of law.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:
A Master of Laws degree (LL.M.) will substitute for one year of the required experience.
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) 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. 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 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Steve Florian at stephen.florian@ky.gov or 833-385-6050.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
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