Judicial Branch Counsel - Office of Judicial Administration

Kansas Judicial Council; Topeka (KS); Remote; USD 87,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work available

Job summary

Kansas Supreme Court Office of Judicial Administration seeks a full-time, remote attorney licensed in Kansas. The role emphasizes strong research, writing, and communication skills, with deadlines and potential travel.

Duties include providing legal advice, representing at hearings, drafting documents, and supporting training for judges and staff. Preferred candidates have experience in employment or disability law or contracts, and may have prior law review or appellate experience.

Qualifications

• Degree from accredited law school and an active Kansas law license.
• Prefer experience in employment, disability, or contract matters.
• Strong writing and communication skills demonstrated in education or professional roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice to judicial branch officers and staff on employment and disability law and related statutes.
• Represent at administrative employment hearings.
• Draft, edit, and review contracts, policies, rules and other documents.
• Research and draft complex legal memoranda and legislative bill summaries.
• Assist training of judges and court staff; staff judicial branch committees.
• Analyze and apply laws and rules; use Westlaw for legal research.
• Oversee projects and collaborate with others; meet deadlines.

Skills

Strong research

Strong writing

Verbal communication

Project management

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Independent work

Education

Law degree from accredited law school

Tools

Westlaw

Job description

Position number: K0245943

Location of Employment: Kansas Judicial Center, Topeka, Kansas

Position/Salary and Benefits: Judicial Branch Counsel, Grade 51, $87,326.06

$89,431.04 with 6 months of successful performance

$96,238.86 with 1-year of successful performance

Remote work available for qualified candidates.

Kansas Judicial Branch Benefits: State Employment Center - Benefits (ks.gov)

Job Duties: The Kansas Supreme Court Office of Judicial Administration seeks a full-time, remote, Kansas-licensed attorney. The ideal applicant must have strong research, writing, and verbal communication skills; exceptional organizational, analytical, and project management skills; excellent attention to detail; and the ability to multitask and be self-motivated. The applicant must be able to work independently and collaborate with and take direction from others. This position requires the ability to meet deadlines and handle stressful situations. Some work-related travel may be required.

Duties of this position include:

• providing legal advice and assistance to judicial branch officers and staff in areas including employment law and the Americans with Disabilities Act and related laws;
• providing representation at judicial branch administrative employment hearings;
• drafting, editing, and reviewing contracts, letters, policies, rules, manuals, and other documents;
• researching and drafting complex legal memoranda;
• drafting legislative bill summaries;
• assisting with training judges, court managers, and staff;
• staffing judicial branch committees;
• analyzing and applying laws and rules;
• using Westlaw and other resources to research and analyze legal and policy issues;
• overseeing and managing projects; and
• other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

• Degree from accredited law school and an active Kansas law license.

Preferred Experience:

• Legal experience in the areas of employment law, disability law, or contracts a plus.
• Prior law review, judicial research attorney, or appellate experience preferred.
• Candidates with demonstrated strong writing and communication skills—through undergraduate study or professional experience—are also encouraged to apply.

The Americans with Disabilities Act ensures your right to reasonable accommodations during the employment process. A request for accommodation will not affect your opportunities for employment with the Judicial Branch. If you wish to request an ADA accommodation, please contact [e-mail] or by TDD through the Kansas Relay Center at 800-766-3777 or 711.

THE KANSAS JUDICIAL BRANCH IS AN EEO / AA EMPLOYER