Commonwealth of Kentucky · 5 hours ago
Staff Attorney -Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC)-Non-Tenured (NT)
Paducah, KY
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$51K/yr - $68K/yrThe Commonwealth of Kentucky is seeking a Staff Attorney for the Administrative Office of the Courts. The Staff Attorney will provide legal support under the supervision of a judge, including reviewing legal briefs, conducting legal research, and preparing legal documents.
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Responsibilities
Review process of 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
Support the Court in the creation and delivery of jury instructions with guidance
Monitor for and provide summaries of recent legal developments and decisions
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
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
Proficient legal research and writing skills
Strong communication skills, both written and oral
Meticulous attention to detail
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines
Company
Commonwealth of Kentucky
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