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Commonwealth of Kentucky · 1 day ago

Staff Attorney I

Bowling Green, KY

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

Commonwealth of Kentucky is recognized for its model public defender system and is hiring an entry-level staff attorney to join the criminal defense team. The role involves representing criminal defendants, conducting client interviews, and researching legal issues to ensure fair representation.

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Responsibilities

Represents criminal defendants in District Court cases vigorously, effectively, ethically, and with integrity

Conducts client interviews and maintains notes and records of pertinent case facts sufficient to provide proper client representation

Researches legal issues and writes clear, concise motions

Obtains knowledge of the case through discovery and investigation sufficient to provide advice to clients regarding disposition

Develops 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 and courtroom settings

Travel is required

Qualification

Licensed attorneyLegal researchClient representationPlanning skillsOrganizational skills

Required

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 2.116 (supervised practice), or 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