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Law Clerk
Commonwealth of Kentucky —Paducah, KY
- $3,600.84 - $5,401.34 a month
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Entry level
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Administrative Legal Assistant
Kristen S. Simpson, Attorney at Law, PLLC —Paducah, KY
- $10 an hour
- Part-time
- Computer literacy
- Pass drug screening
- In-person
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Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Leonard Law Group, PLLC —Paducah, KY
- $10 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Travel
- Organizational skills
- Paid time off
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Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Whitlow, Roberts, Houston & Straub —Paducah, KY
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Contracts
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Kentucky Western Probation and Pretrial Services —Paducah, KY
A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in a field of academic study such as criminal justice, criminology, psychology, sociology, human…
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Probation and Parole Officer I
Commonwealth of Kentucky —Paducah, KY
Will be required to carry and/or use a firearm; applicant must not be prohibited from the purchase, receipt, or possession of firearms, ammunition, or both…
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Law Clerk

Commonwealth of Kentucky -
Paducah, KY

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Job Details

Full-time
$3,600.84 - $5,401.34 a month
3 days ago

Qualifications

Legal advocacy
Law
Legal writing
Interviewing clients
Writing skills
Criminal defense law
Bar
Legal client interviewing
Entry level

Full Job Description

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8/20/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

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Law Clerk

Pay Grade

Salary

$3,600.84 - $5,401.34 Monthly

Employment Type

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

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Hiring Agency

Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Public Advocacy

Location

405 Clarence Gaines Street
Paducah, KY 42003 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 a Law Clerk to assist the criminal defense team in the Paducah Trial Office.

Kentucky DPA looks for individuals who have demonstrated a desire to help the most vulnerable in their communities. The ideal candidate would have recently completed all coursework at an ABA accredited law school to receive a JD degree and plans to take the next available bar exam or has recently received their license to practice law. This individual exhibits exceptional planning and organizational skills, is self-directed, and is comfortable working with their defense team which includes attorneys, investigators, alternative sentencing workers, and office administrative staff. We seek to hire 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.

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

Assisting attorneys representing defendants by providing support such as legal research and writing.
Interviewing clients and other duties as assigned.
Performing duties primarily in both office and courtroom settings.
Traveling is required.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: 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: NONE

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 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Holly McNeil at [email protected] or 5027823885.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

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