Staff Attorney Ii

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Staff Attorney II
The candidate will represent criminal defendants in District Court cases vigorously, effectively, ethically, and with integrity. Conduct client interviews and maintain notes and records of pertinent case facts sufficient to provide proper client representation. Research legal issues and write clear and concise motions. Obtain knowledge of the case through discovery and investigation sufficient to provide advice to clients regarding disposition. Develop a theory of the case that is consistent with the facts and the law. Be willing to try appropriate cases. Duties are performed primarily in both office and courtroom settings. Must have 1 year of experience as a licensed attorney in the practice of law. A Master of Laws degree (LL.M.) will substitute for the 1 year of the required experience. 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). Should ideally have some criminal defense experience.

Application Deadline: December 15, 2022.

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