SC Staff Attorney -Administrative Office Courts; AOC-Non-Tenured; NT

Final date to receive applications: 3/15/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)

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

Pay Grade 16

Salary: $62,713.20 - $83,471.28 annually

Employment Type:

Judicial Branch | Administrative Office of the Courts | 37.5 hr/wk

Hiring Agency:
Judicial | Court of Justice

Location:

120 North Limestone, Lexington, KY 40507 USA

The Kentucky Judicial Branch offers exciting career opportunities with the Administrative Office of the Courts in Frankfort and the state courts that operate in all 120 Kentucky counties. 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, or sexual orientation.

We also promote a healthy work/life balance.

The Kentucky Supreme Court has an immediate opening for a Supreme Court Staff Attorney. The workstation for this position is in Fayette County.

Responsible for supporting a Supreme Court justice by performing legal tasks. A SC staff attorney is responsible for reviewing legal briefs and appellate and high court records, conducting thorough legal research, preparing legal memoranda, analyzing cases, proofreading legal documents, and taking notes.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Review legal briefs and appellate records, ensuring thorough understanding and organized documentation
• Conduct comprehensive legal research and analysis of 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
• Monitor for and provide summaries of recent legal developments and decisions
• Perform other duties as required

EDUCATION: Juris Doctor degree – Graduate of an 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 licensed and in good standing with Kentucky Bar Association (KBA). Exception:
Attorneys holding a current license in a U.S. state other than Kentucky must be making every necessary step to become licensed with the KBA within eighteen (18) months of employment. Exceptional legal research and writing skills, with the ability to analyze complex legal issues and produce clear, persuasive, and well‑structured written work. Strong communication skills, both written and oral. Meticulous attention to detail.

Excellent organizational skills. Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines.

Work may be performed in an office or courtroom setting. In‑state travel may be required.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Allicia Palmer at

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

M/F/D