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Commonwealth of Kentucky · 10 hours ago

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

Frankfort, KY

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$63K/yr - $83K/yr

The Commonwealth of Kentucky offers a position for a Supreme Court Staff Attorney within the Administrative Office of the Courts. This role involves supporting a Supreme Court justice by performing various legal tasks including reviewing legal briefs, conducting legal research, and preparing legal documents.

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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Juris Doctor degreeKentucky Bar Association licenseLegal research skillsLegal writing skillsCommunication skillsMeet deadlinesAttention to detailOrganizational skills

Required

Juris Doctor degree – Graduate of an accredited law school

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