Staff Attorney

City of Gallatin; Kentucky; On-site; USD 51,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Warren and Edmonson Circuit Court in Kentucky has an immediate opening for a Staff Attorney. Under the direct supervision of a judge, you will review legal briefs and appellate records, conduct thorough legal research, and prepare memoranda to aid the court's docket.

The position demands a Juris Doctor degree, admission to the Kentucky Bar, and excellent writing, research, and communications skills. You must work well under tight deadlines, with strong attention to detail and the ability to

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Must be licensed and in good standing with Kentucky Bar Association (KBA).
• Proficient legal research and writing skills.
• Strong communication and meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Review 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.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication skills

Organization

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

The Administrative Office of the Courts is the operational arm of the Judicial Branch. The court system employs nearly 3,300 personnel who support 406 elected justices, judges, and circuit court clerks.

The Warren and Edmonson Circuit Court, has an immediate need for a Staff Attorney. The Staff Attorney will be performing under the direct supervision of a judge, legal support relating to the court's docket. The Staff Attorney will be responsible for reviewing legal briefs and appellate and high court records, conducting thorough legal research, preparing legal memoranda, analyzing cases, proofreading legal documents, and taking notes.

Examples of Duties or Responsibilities of this Classification:

• 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.

Salary

$51,412.56 - $68,430.24 Annually

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: Juris Doctor degree – Graduate of an accredited law school

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS

NONE

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE

NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION

NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.)

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.

Working Conditions

Work may be performed in an office or courtroom setting. In-state travel may be required, primarily within the judge’s jurisdiction.