<p>Advertisement Closes</p> <p>12/21/2025 (7:00PM EST)</p> <p>req74932</p> <p>Law Clerk</p> <p>Pay Grade 14</p> <p>Salary</p> <p>$3,600.84 - $5,244.04 Monthly</p> <p>Employment Type</p> <p>EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK</p> <p>Click here for more details on state employment.</p> <p>Hiring Agency</p> <p>Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Public Advocacy</p> <p>Location</p> <p>1079 Thornberry Dr</p> <p>Madisonville, KY 42431 USA</p> <p>Description</p> <p>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.</p> <p>We are hiring a Law Clerk to assist the criminal defense team in the Madisonville Trial Office.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>This individual exhibits 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.</p> <p>Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:</p> <ul> <li>Clerks assist attorneys representing defendants by providing support such as legal research and writing, </li><li>Interviewing clients and other duties as required. </li><li>Duties are performed primarily in both office and courtroom settings. </li><li>Travel is required. </li></ul> <p>Minimum Requirements</p> <p>EDUCATION: Completion of twenty-four semester hours at an American Bar Association accredited law school.</p> <p>EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE</p> <p>Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE</p> <p>Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE</p> <p>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE</p> <p>Working Conditions</p> <p>Incumbents working in this job title primarily perform duties in an office setting. Minimal travel may be required.</p> <p>Probationary Period</p> <p>This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 12 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.</p> <p>If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Amie Martinez at amie.martinez@ky.gov or 833-254-2468.</p> <p>An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D</p>