Research Attorney I - Court of Appeals (Judge Cline)

Kansas Judicial Branch•Topeka, KS

27d•$69,392 - $76,495•Hybrid

About The Position

This position involves highly responsible confidential legal work for the Hon. Amy Fellows Cline, Judge of the Kansas Court of Appeals. A research attorney reviews the briefs and underlying case record, research questions of law presented, prepares prehearing memoranda based on the facts of the case and applicable law, aids the judge in her decision-making, and performs other tasks as assigned by the judge.

Requirements

Graduated from an ABA Accredited law school by June 2027.
Eligible to practice law in Kansas before employment.
Currently licensed to practice law in Kansas OR have a Uniform Bar Exam (UBE) result transferrable to Kansas per Supreme Court Rule 717.
Ability to recognize and analyze relevant facts, evidence, issues, and applicable law in complex cases.
Ability to write clearly, thoroughly, and concisely in an organized manner.
Familiarity with word processing and electronic legal research methods.
Ability to set and meet deadlines.
Applicants who have not yet passed the Kansas Bar or received a qualifying UBE must complete the following before employment: (1) apply to take the Kansas Bar Exam or apply to transfer their UBE score to Kansas, (2) submit proof they successfully completed the MPRE and the character and fitness evaluation in Kansas, and (3) obtain a Kansas temporary permit to practice law.

Nice To Haves

Preference may be given to applicants with a GPA ranked in the top one-third of their graduating class.

Responsibilities

Reviews the briefs and underlying case record.
Researches questions of law presented.
Prepares prehearing memoranda based on the facts of the case and applicable law.
Aids the judge in her decision-making.
Performs other tasks as assigned by the judge.