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

About the role

The Administrative Office of the Courts is the operational arm of the Judicial Branch, supporting nearly 3,300 personnel across 406 elected justices, judges, and circuit court clerks. The Kentucky Court of Appeals needs a Staff Attorney to support a judge by performing legal tasks.

Responsibilities

• Review process of 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.
• Support the Court in the creation and delivery of jury instructions with guidance.
• Monitor for and provide summaries of recent legal developments and decisions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education: Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• No substitute education or experience.
• Must be licensed and in good standing with the Kentucky Bar Association (KBA).
• Exception: Attorneys from other U.S. states must make progress towards KBA licensure within 18 months.
• Proficient legal research and writing skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines.

Special Requirements

• Must be licensed and in good standing with the Kentucky Bar Association (KBA).
• Exception: Attorneys from other U.S. states must make progress towards KBA licensure within 18 months.

Benefits

Employment Type: JUDICIAL BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | AOC | 37.5 HR/WK

Pay

Salary: $58,610.40 - $78,010.80 Annually

Schedule

Full Time