Advocacy Attorney I at Commonwealth of Kentucky in Stanton, KY

Summary: The Commonwealth of Kentucky is seeking an entry-level Advocacy Attorney to join the criminal defense team at the Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy. The role involves representing criminal defendants, conducting client interviews, researching legal issues, and developing case theories.

Responsibilities:
- 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
- Research 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

Required Qualifications:
- 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

Required Skills: Criminal Defense, Client Interviewing, Legal Research, Motion Writing, Case Investigation, Trial Advocacy, Legal Licensure in Kentucky