Staff Attorney Supervisor

DPA is looking for a zealous advocate supervisor to lead Unit A of the Appeals Branch in our Frankfort office. The Appeals Branch deals with many of the critical legal issues affecting the justice system. Lawyers in this Branch have the opportunity to obtain relief for their clients as well as practice in the Kentucky Supreme Court, the Kentucky Court of Appeals, and the Supreme Court of the United States. They also train others in the agency on current law and new issues that arise.

Candidates must be able to provide management and direction to a team of lawyer advocates and administrative staff. The Staff Attorney Supervisor will maintain a caseload while ensuring that the office team provides effective representation to their clients statewide.

Kentucky DPA looks for individuals who have demonstrated a desire to help the poorest and often most vulnerable in their communities. The ideal candidate exhibits exceptional organizational skills, is self- directed, and is also comfortable working with and supervising other attorneys and administrative staff.

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

• Manages day-to-day operations of the unit and supervision of staff.
• Represents people not able to afford an attorney on direct appellate claims .
• Possesses excellent research and writing skills, high attention to detail, and the ability to present persuasive oral arguments.
• Researches complex and novel legal issues and writes clear, compelling pleadings.
• Duties are performed in the office, courtroom, and correctional settings.
• Travel is required.