SC Staff Attorney -Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC)-Non-Tenured (NT)
About The Position
The Kentucky Judicial Branch offers exciting career opportunities with the Administrative Office of the Courts in Frankfort and the state courts that operate in all 120 Kentucky counties. We provide the many benefits of state government employment, including generous vacation and sick time, health insurance and a retirement plan. Our work environment values diversity and inclusion and we’re committed to fair and equal treatment, regardless of race, gender, religion, ethnicity, or sexual orientation. We also promote a healthy work/life balance. The Kentucky Supreme Court has an immediate opening for a Supreme Court Staff Attorney. The workstation for this position is in Fayette County. Characteristics of the Job: Responsible for supporting a Supreme Court justice by performing legal tasks. A SC staff attorney is responsible for reviewing legal briefs and appellate and high court records, conducting thorough legal research, preparing legal memoranda, analyzing cases, proofreading legal documents, and taking notes.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor degree – Graduate of an accredited law school
- Must be licensed and in good standing with Kentucky Bar Association (KBA). Exception: Attorneys holding a current license in a U.S. state other than Kentucky must be making every necessary step to become licensed with the KBA within eighteen (18) months of employment.
- Exceptional legal research and writing skills, with the ability to analyze complex legal issues and produce clear, persuasive, and well-structed written work.
- Strong communication skills, both written and oral
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines
Responsibilities
- Review legal briefs and appellate records, ensuring thorough understanding and organized documentation
- Conduct comprehensive legal research and analysis of case materials for court cases
- Prepare and edit drafts of opinions, orders, and judgments under guidance
- Proofread legal documents
- Communicate with attorneys upon the direction of the judge
- Monitor for and provide summaries of recent legal developments and decisions
- Perform other duties as required
Benefits
- generous vacation and sick time
- health insurance
- retirement plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
