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

  • Full Time, onsite
  • Kentucky Administrative Office of the Courts
  • Jefferson City, United States of America
Salary undisclosed

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

Pay Grade 14

Salary

$49,914.92 - $66,437.05 Annually

Employment Type

Judicial Branch | Administrative Office of the Courts | 37.5 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

Judicial | Court of Justice

Location

700 W Jefferson St

Louisville, KY 40202 USA

Description

The Administrative Office of the Courts is the operational arm of the Judicial Branch. The court system employs nearly 3,300 personnel who support 406 elected justices, judges, and circuit court clerks.

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, and sexual orientation. We also promote a healthy work/life balance.

The Jefferson County Family Court has an immediate need for a Staff Attorney.

Interested candidates must submit a cover letter and a writing sample along with their application.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Perform legal research and record analysis pertaining to cases before the court.
  • Draft of opinions, orders, and judgements.
  • Assist court in editing and release of opinions.
  • Assist court in preparing jury instructions.
  • Advise court as to current changes in the law and recent decisions.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: Advanced Degree- Graduate of Accredited Law School

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): A Staff Attorney must hold an active license with the Kentucky Bar. Candidates who are not yet licensed will be appointed to a Law Clerk position. Upon obtaining their Kentucky Bar license, they will be reclassified as a Staff Attorney and receive a 14% salary increase.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Angela Bilewicz at [email protected] or 502-573-2350.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D