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Advocacy Attorney Supervisor

Commonwealth of Kentucky • Frankfort, KY • 1h ago

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11/4/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

2605763

Pay Grade19

Salary

$70,970.40 - $106,462.32 Annually

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

Click here for more details on state employment. (https://personnel.ky.gov/Pages/Careers.aspx)

Hiring Agency

Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Public Advocacy

Location

5 Mill Creek Park

Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

Description

Are you a licensed attorney with four years or more of experience looking for a challenge? Would you like to be an essential part of the criminal justice system for a multiple county area? Do you want to pass along your skills to the next generation and work to solve problems in your community?

DPA is looking for a zealous advocate supervisor to lead the Appeals Branch, Section A, in our Frankfort office.

Candidates required to be able to provide supervision and direction to a team of lawyer advocates and administrative staff. The Advocacy Attorney Supervisor will maintain a caseload while ensuring that the office team researches relevant case law and prepares briefs and other pleadings concerning all aspects of criminal defense; reviews court records, and other information related to cases. They will participate in Identifying potentially meritorious issues and filing pleadings on behalf of clients, using resources such as statutes, case law and law review articles.

DPA Appeals Branch leaders participate in departmental educational initiatives, stay current on all changes in the law, seek outreach in the local community, and maintain relationships with political and systemic stakeholders.

Kentucky DPA looks for individuals who have demonstrated a desire to help the most vulnerable in their communities. The ideal candidate exhibits exceptional organizational skills, is self- directed and is also comfortable working with their defense team which includes other attorneys and legal office administrative staff. We seek persons who understand it is a privilege to represent our clients and that we do so on behalf of the people of Kentucky.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Manages day-to-day operations of the trial office and supervision of staff.

Represents people not able to afford an attorney who the government has charged with criminal offenses vigorously, effectively, ethically, and with integrity.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION:See Special Requirements.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:Must have four years of experience as a licensed attorney in the practice of law.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):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 all required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employees are required to maintain all licenses, certifications, and credentials necessary to perform the duties of the position and must immediately notify the employing agency of any lapse, suspension, revocation, or restriction.

Working Conditions

Duties are performed primarily in an office or courtroom setting but may include visits with clients within a variety of facilities. Travel is required.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Steven Buck atsteven.buck@ky.gov (steven.buck@ky.gov ?Subject=2605763 - Advocacy Attorney Supervisor) or 502-564-8006.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

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