Personnel Records Clerk jobs in Louisville, KY

Advertisement Closes 4 / 1 / 2024 (8 : 00 PM EDT) 24-01888 Law Clerk Pay Grade14 Salary $50, Annually Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH FULL TIME INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY 18A HR / WK Hiring Agency Justice & Public Safety Cabinet Department of Public Advocacy Location 650 N Buckamn Street

Shepherdsville, KY 40165 USA Description The Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy (DPA) is nationally recognized as a model statewide public defendersystem with an exceptional training and education program.

Our defense teams ensure the criminal justiceprocess is fair, results are just, and individual liberties are protected.

We are hiring a Law Clerk to assist the criminal defense team in the Bullitt Trial Office.

Kentucky DPA looks for individuals who have demonstrated a desire to help the most vulnerable in theircommunities. The ideal candidate recently completed all coursework at an ABA accredited law school to receivea JD degree and plans to take the next available bar exam or has recently received their license to practicelaw.

This individual exhibits exceptional planning / organizational skills, is self-directed and comfortableworking with their defense team which includes attorneys, investigators, alternative sentencing workers andoffice administrative staff.

We seek to hire persons who understand it is a privilege to represent our clientsand we do so on behalf of the people of Kentucky.

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 : Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree and a minor in paralegal studies OR completion of a two-year program in paralegal studies OR 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 : Experience as a paralegal or legal secretary will substitute for the required two-year paralegal studies program on a year-for-year basis.

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