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5/26/2025 (8:00 PM EDT)
25-03004
Staff Attorney -Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC)-Non-Tenured (NT)
Pay Grade14
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
329 W Fourth St
Russellville, KY 42276 USA
Description
The Administrative Office of the Courts is the operational arm of the Judicial Branch. The court systememploys nearly 3,300 personnel who support 406 elected justices, judges, and circuit court clerks.
The 7th Judicial Circuit Court, Logan County has an immediate need for a Staff Attorney. This position willcover Logan and Todd Counties.
Examples of Duties or Responsibilities of this Classification:
- Review of legal briefs and appellate record
- Perform in-depth legal research and analysis.
- Assist court in preparing, editing and release of opinions.
- Remain current as to 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.):Graduate of accredited law school and in goodstanding with KBA. Incumbents that have not yet passed the Kentucky Bar may be considered for a SC Law Clerkposition.
To be an attorney in the state of Kentucky, one must have a Juris Doctor from an accredited lawschool, pass Kentucky's bar exam, and be in good standing with the Kentucky Bar Association. Requiring all lawclerks to eventually obtain licensure and distinguishing between staff attorneys and law clerks furthers thecredibility of the courts by upholding licensure as the professional standard and expectation.
Additionally, licensure ensures a certain aptitude, a commitment to the practice of law, and adherence tocontinuing legal education and the Code of Professional Responsibility.
Upon successful admission to the KBA (swearing in), the Law Clerk will reclass to an applicable Staff Attorneyrole. Excellent formal writing skills. Excellent research skills. Excellent interpersonal communicationskills.
Working Conditions
Work typically within office setting.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Joe W. Hendricks, Jr., at
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D