AOC Legal Counsel -Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC)-Non-Tenured (NT)
About The Position
The Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) is the operational arm of the Ky. Court of Justice (KCOJ) and supports court facilities, personnel, and programs in all 120 counties. The AOC Office of General Counsel provides a full array of legal services to the Director, management, and staff of the AOC, to elected officials within the KCOJ and their staff, and to the Office of the Chief Justice upon request, and advises on multiple and diverse statewide issues affecting the KCOJ and the AOC, including: juvenile justice, criminal justice, and family law reforms; effects of proposed and enacted legislation; personnel matters; open records; contracts; procurement; AOC forms; facilities; capital construction; publications; litigation; development of policy and procedural manuals; and any other legal matters as needed or requested by AOC staff or KCOJ personnel. The AOC Office of General Counsel has an immediate need to fill an AOC Legal Counsel position in Frankfort, KY.
Requirements
- Advanced Degree - Graduate of Accredited Law School
- At least three (3) years of experience as a licensed attorney in the practice of law.
- Must be a licensed attorney and a member in good standing with the Ky. Bar Association.
- 3 years of experience as a licensed attorney in the practice of law.
- Working knowledge of the procedural operations of all levels of court.
- Excellent legal research, analysis, writing, oral communication, and computer skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with judges, circuit court clerks, court staff, and AOC staff and management.
- Advanced time management skills, with the ability to effectively prioritize, complete work duties under strict deadlines, and execute tasks in high pressure situations.
Responsibilities
- Work under the guidance and direct administrative supervision of Senior Legal Counsel or Division Manager.
- Conduct detailed research and analysis and prepare legal memoranda and advisory opinions on a wide variety of issues related to the business of the KCOJ.
- Assist in the development and, or, review of: AOC and office or departmental policies, manuals, standard operating procedures, and guidelines; Administrative Procedures of the Court of Justice (APs) and other Rules of Court; AOC court forms; KCOJ and AOC publications; and local rules of court upon request from the Office of Chief Justice.
- Review proposed and enacted legislation each Session to assess the impact on KCOJ/AOC programs and services and on KCOJ/AOC court forms.
- Assist the KCOJ/AOC with the implementation of 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; and 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, various work groups, committees, and commissions.
- Prepare and give 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.
- Other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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