Staff Attorney -Administrative Office Courts - Non-Tenured

Staff Attorney – Administrative Office of the Courts – Non‑Tenured

Join to apply for the Staff Attorney – Administrative Office of the Courts – Non‑Tenured role at Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Base pay range: $51,412.56 per year – $68,430.24 per year.

The Administrative Office of the Courts is the operational arm of the Judicial Branch. The Hardin Family Court, Division I has an immediate need for a Staff Attorney. The Staff Attorney will be responsible for performing under the direct supervision of a judge, legal support relating to the court's docket.

• Perform legal research and record analysis pertaining to cases before the Court.
• Draft opinions, orders, and judgments.
• 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.

• Education:
  
  Advanced Degree – graduate of an accredited law school.
• Experience, Training, or
  
  Skills:
  
  NONE.
• Substitute EDUCATION for
  
  EXPERIENCE:
  
  NONE.
• Substitute EXPERIENCE for
  
  EDUCATION:
  
  NONE.
• Special Requirements:
  Must be a member of the KY Bar Association. 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 7% salary increase.
• Working Conditions:
  
  Work is primarily performed in an office setting and requires regular attendance on-site at the designated work location. Some travel may be required.