Executive General Counsel – Kentucky Court System

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky, Administrative Office of the Courts in Frankfort, KY, seeks a General Counsel to lead the in-house legal team. The role oversees the Office of General Counsel, Division of Legal Services, and related units, providing strategic legal advice to the Chief Justice and elected officials.

Qualified candidates will have a law degree from an accredited school, at least 7 years of practice, and active Kentucky Bar admission in good standing.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited law school.
• At least 7 years of work-related experience in the practice of law.
• Kentucky Bar admission in good standing is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the Office of General Counsel, Legal Services Division, Legal Forms Unit, and State Law Library and Archive.
• Plans, prioritizes, directs, and evaluates the provision of legal services for the Administrative Office of the Courts and for elected/appointed officials as needed.
• Directs staff supervision, performance evaluation, and personnel development within the Office of General Counsel.

Education

Graduate of an accredited law school

Job description

Commonwealth of Kentucky, Administrative Office of the Courts in Frankfort, KY, seeks a General Counsel to lead the in-house legal team. The role oversees the Office of General Counsel, Division of Legal Services, and related units, providing strategic legal advice to the Chief Justice and elected officials.

Qualified candidates will have a law degree from an accredited school, at least 7 years of practice, and active Kentucky Bar admission in good standing.