Supreme Court Research Attorney I – Justice Walsh Chambers

Kansas Judicial Branch•Cross Lanes, WV

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position involves highly responsible confidential legal work for the Hon. Larkin Walsh of the Kansas Supreme Court. A research attorney reviews the briefs and underlying case record, conducts in-depth research on the questions of law presented, prepares prehearing memoranda for the Court based on the facts of the case and applicable law, serves as trusted counsel, and performs other tasks as assigned by the justice. Incumbent serves at the pleasure of the appointing justice.

Requirements

Graduated from an ABA accredited law school
Eligible to practice law in Kansas
Superior research and writing skills
Strong analytical ability
A positive attitude
Insatiable curiosity
Discretion
Good judgment
Initiative
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
Proficient in Microsoft Word
Proficient in computer assisted legal research, including Westlaw
Applicants who have not yet passed the Kansas Bar or received a qualifying UBE are eligible to apply, but must do the following before employment: apply to take the Kansas Bar Exam or apply to transfer their UBE score to Kansas, submit proof they successfully completed the MPRE and the character and fitness evaluation in Kansas, and obtain a Kansas temporary permit to practice law.

Nice To Haves

Strong academic credentials (top third)
Law Review or other note-worthy journal experience
Prior service as a judicial law clerk or law firm associate

Responsibilities

Reviews the briefs and underlying case record
Conducts in-depth research on the questions of law presented
Prepares prehearing memoranda for the Court based on the facts of the case and applicable law
Serves as trusted counsel
Performs other tasks as assigned by the justice