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Advocacy Attorney I

Commonwealth of Kentucky • Burlington, KY • 2h ago

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11/8/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

req82374

Advocacy Attorney I

Pay Grade16

Salary

$53,328.72 - $78,425.28 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

6159 First Financial Drive Suite 300

Burlington, KY 41005 USA

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.

We are hiring an entry-level advocacy attorney to join the criminal defense team in the Boone Trial Office.

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

Please be advised that although medical cannabis has been legalized in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, due to other applicable state or federal laws, employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis. If you need additional information about this prohibition, you may contact the agency point of contact for additional information.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Represents criminal defendants in district court cases vigorously, effectively, ethically, and with integrity.

Conducts client interviews and maintains notes and records of pertinent case facts sufficient to provide proper client representation.

Researches legal issues and writes clear, concise motions.

Obtains knowledge of the case through discovery and investigation sufficient to provide advice to clients regarding disposition.

Develops a theory of the case that is consistent with the facts and the law.

Willing to try appropriate cases.

Duties are performed primarily in both office and courtroom settings.

Travel is required.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION:See Special Requirements.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:NONE

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 Eric Van Santen ateric.vansanten@ky.gov (eric.vansanten@ky.gov ?Subject=req82374 - Advocacy Attorney I) or502-782-7619.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

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