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

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

Join to apply for the Staff Attorney - Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC)-Non-Tenured (NT) role at Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Base pay range $51,412.56 / yr - $68,430.24 / yr

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. The Mason Circuit Court has an immediate need for a Staff Attorney. This position will cover Mason, Fleming & Bracken Counties. The Staff Attorney will be performing under the direct supervision of a judge, providing legal support relating to the court's docket. Responsibilities include reviewing legal briefs and appellate and high court records, conducting thorough legal research, preparing legal memoranda, analyzing cases, proofreading legal documents, and taking notes.

Responsibilities

• Review legal briefs and appellate records, ensuring thorough understanding and organized documentation.
• Conduct comprehensive legal research and analyze 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 creating and delivering jury instructions with guidance.
• Monitor for and provide summaries of recent legal developments and decisions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Working Conditions

Work may be performed in an office or courtroom setting. In-state travel may be required, primarily within the judge's jurisdiction.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Kim Hilterbrand at kimhilterbrand@kycourts.net.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M / F / D

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