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Law Clerk
Commonwealth of KentuckyLouisville, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 10 Aug 2026
š° $64,816/yr($43,210/yr ā $64,816/yr)
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8/20/2026 (11:59 PM ET)
2604159
Law Clerk
Pay Grade
14
Salary
$43,210.08 - $64,816.08 Annually
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
Hiring Agency
Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Public Advocacy
Location
719 W Jefferson St
Louisville, KY 40202 USA
Louisville, KY 40202 USA
Description
The Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy (DPA) is nationally recognized as a model statewide public defender
system with an exceptional training and education program. Our defense teams ensure the criminal justice
process is fair, results are just, and individual liberties are protected.
We are hiring a Law Clerk to assist the criminal defense team in the Louisville Trial Office.
Kentucky DPA looks for individuals who have demonstrated a desire to help the most vulnerable in their communities. The ideal candidate recently completed all coursework at an ABA accredited law school to receive a JD degree and plans to take the next available bar exam or has recently received their license to practice law. This individual exhibit exceptional planning and organizational skills, is self-directed and comfortable working with their defense team which includes attorneys, investigators, alternative sentencing workers and office administrative staff. We seek to hire persons who understand it is a privilege to represent our clients and we do so on behalf of the people of Kentucky.
Please be advised that although medical cannabis has been legalized in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, due to other applicable state or federal laws, employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis.
If you need additional information about this prohibition, you may contact the agency point of contact for additional information.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
We are hiring a Law Clerk to assist the criminal defense team in the Louisville Trial Office.
Kentucky DPA looks for individuals who have demonstrated a desire to help the most vulnerable in their communities. The ideal candidate recently completed all coursework at an ABA accredited law school to receive a JD degree and plans to take the next available bar exam or has recently received their license to practice law. This individual exhibit exceptional planning and organizational skills, is self-directed and comfortable working with their defense team which includes attorneys, investigators, alternative sentencing workers and office administrative staff. We seek to hire persons who understand it is a privilege to represent our clients and we do so on behalf of the people of Kentucky.
Please be advised that although medical cannabis has been legalized in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, due to other applicable state or federal laws, employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis.
If you need additional information about this prohibition, you may contact the agency point of contact for additional information.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- 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.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION:
Completion of twenty-four semester hours at an American Bar Association accredited law school.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:
NONE
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:
NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:
NONE
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):
NONE
Working Conditions
Incumbents working in this job title primarily perform duties in an office setting. Minimal travel may be required.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 12 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact William Payne at william.payne@ky.gov or 502-764-3078.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
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