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11/6/2021 (8:00 PM EDT)
21-06745
Kentucky Court of Appeals (COA) Staff Attorney -(NT) Non-Tenured-Administrative Office of the Courts
Pay Grade 15
Salary $48,536.21 - $64,609.39
Employment Type
Judicial Branch | Administrative Office of the Courts | 37.5 HR/WK
Hiring Agency
Judicial | Court of Justice
Location
100 Airport Road 3rd Floor Frankfort KY 40601 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.
The Kentucky Court of Appeals (COA) has an immediate need to fill a Staff Attorney position in Fayette County. Candidates interested in this position will need to provide a cover letter, resume', and writing sample.
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Review of legal briefs and appellate record.
- Perform in-depth legal research and analysis.
- Remain current as to changes in the law and recent decisions.
- Assist court in the preparing, editing and release of opinions.
- 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.): Graduate of accredited law school and in good standing with KBA. Excellent formal writing skills. Excellent research skills. Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Working Conditions
Typical work within office setting.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Mindy Furr at MindyFurr@kycourts.net or 859-246-2734.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D