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Kentucky Court of Appeals (COA) Staff Attorney -(NT) Non-Tenured-Administrative Office of the Courts

Commonwealth of Kentucky
Posted Oct 28
Full Time
On Site
Frankfort, Kentucky
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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
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