KJCMH Staff Attorney -Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC)-Non-Tenured (NT)

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet•Louisville, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Kentucky Judicial Commission on Mental Health (KJCMH), within the Administrative Office of the Courts, is hiring a statewide Staff Attorney. The role supports the commission’s work on court proceedings affecting people experiencing behavioral health issues, including mental health conditions, substance use, and intellectual and developmental disabilities. The position requires travel and is not authorized for virtual work. Applicants must submit a cover letter and writing sample with their application.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited law school.
Licensed attorney in good standing with the Kentucky Bar Association (KBA).
Must submit a cover letter and writing sample with the application.
Travel is required.
The position is not authorized for virtual work.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with justice-involved individuals who have experienced behavioral health concerns, including mental illness, substance use, and intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

Research substantive and procedural law concerning court actions that affect people with behavioral health issues, including applicable federal law for individuals in treatment.
Research court best practices for serving people experiencing mental health, substance use, and intellectual and developmental disabilities issues.
Research behavioral health issues and their effects on parties and stakeholders in court actions.
Assist with planning, preparing, and facilitating meetings with leaders from each governmental branch concerning court proceedings affecting people with behavioral health issues.
Assist in drafting and amending court rules and forms to further best practices.
Assist in drafting and revising reports, guidance, and communications.
Assist in monitoring and ensuring that KJCMH initiatives comply with applicable state and federal law.
Collaborate with agencies, stakeholders, and judicial partners to further the commission’s goals.
Present the commission’s work to the judiciary, stakeholders, and judicial partners.
Perform other duties as assigned.