Law Clerk

Overview

Final date to receive applications: 2/14/2026 (7:00 PM EST)

Job:
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:

226 South Mulberry Street, Elizabethtown, KY 42701 USA

Location details and additional information:  for more details on state employment.

Agency 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.

• 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.

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

Incumbents working in this job title primarily perform duties in an office setting. Minimal travel may be required.

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 James Rhorer rer or .

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D