AOC Legal Counsel -Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC)-Non-Tenured (NT)
About The Position
The Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC), the operational arm of the Kentucky Court of Justice (KCOJ), supports court facilities, personnel, and programs across all 120 counties. The AOC Office of General Counsel provides legal services to AOC leadership and staff, KCOJ elected officials and their staff, and, upon request, the Office of the Chief Justice. It advises on a range of statewide matters, including juvenile and criminal justice, family law reforms, legislation, personnel, open records, contracts, procurement, forms, facilities, construction, publications, litigation, and policy and procedural manuals. The Office of General Counsel is hiring an AOC Legal Counsel in Louisville, Kentucky. Under the guidance and direct administrative supervision of a Senior Legal Counsel or Division Manager, the counsel researches and analyzes legal issues, prepares memoranda and advisory opinions, assists with policies and court rules, reviews legislation and contracts, advises on litigation and open-records matters, and supports or represents the KCOJ/AOC in work groups and public-facing trainings. The position requires regular on-site attendance in an office setting; travel may be required.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited law school with an advanced degree.
- At least three years of experience as a licensed attorney practicing law.
Responsibilities
- Work under the guidance and direct administrative supervision of a Senior Legal Counsel or Division Manager.
- Conduct detailed legal research and analysis and prepare legal memoranda and advisory opinions on issues related to KCOJ business.
- Assist in developing or reviewing AOC and departmental policies, manuals, standard operating procedures, guidelines, Administrative Procedures of the Court of Justice, other Rules of Court, court forms, publications, and local court rules when requested by the Office of the Chief Justice.
- Review proposed and enacted legislation each session and assess its impact on KCOJ/AOC programs, services, and court forms.
- Assist the KCOJ/AOC in implementing new and revised legislation affecting court services and programs.
- Review and advise on contracts, including memoranda of agreement, master agreements, personal services contracts, and capital construction contracts; draft memoranda of understanding, lease addenda, and other contracts as needed.
- Advise on issues arising from litigation filed against the KCOJ/AOC and its elected officials and personnel.
- Assist the KCOJ with responses to open-records requests.
- Represent the KCOJ/AOC on, or provide staff support to, work groups, committees, and commissions.
- Prepare and deliver oral presentations and trainings on legal subjects affecting the KCOJ/AOC at conferences and workshops.
- Remain current on national court-administration issues and legal developments affecting the KCOJ.
- Maintain professional working relationships with co-workers, KCOJ officials and their staff, and AOC management and staff.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
