What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Attorney -Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC)-Non-Tenured (NT) position at Commonwealth of Kentucky?
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12/29/2023 (7:00 PM EST)
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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
300 Clarence Gaines St
Paducah KY 42001 USA
Paducah KY 42001 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 McCracken County Circuit 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:
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 McCracken County Circuit 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.): Must be a member of the Kentucky Bar Association or be taking every reasonable step to gain admission
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact WA Kitchen at wakitchen@kycourts.net or 270-575-7280.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
Salary : $49,915 - $66,437