Commonwealth of Kentucky · 4 hours ago
Staff Attorney Mgr/Asst General Counsel
Shepherdsville, KY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$77K/yr - $115K/yr
5+ years expThe Commonwealth of Kentucky is seeking a Staff Attorney Manager/Assistant General Counsel to lead the Central Regional Trial Branch Office within the Department of Public Advocacy. The role involves managing trial office operations, supervising staff, and representing clients in criminal cases while maintaining a caseload and engaging with community stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
Manages operations of the trial offices throughout the region and supervision of staff
Represents people not able to afford an attorney 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
Qualification
Required
Must have five years experience as a licensed attorney in the practice of law
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
Preferred
A Master of Laws degree (LL.M.) will substitute for one year of the required experience
Company
Commonwealth of Kentucky
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Stuart Hamling
CTO
Adam Akers
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