Advertisement Closes 8/12/2024 (8:00 PM EDT) 24-04444 Staff Attorney -Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC)-Non-Tenured (NT) Pay Grade 14 Salary $49,914.92 - $66,437.05 Annually Employment Type Judicial Branch | Administrative Office of the Courts | 37.5 HR/WK Click here for more details on state employment. Hiring Agency Judicial | Court of Justice Location 175 Main St Pikeville, KY 41502 USA 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. We provide the many benefits of state government employment, including generous vacation and sick time, health insurance and a retirement plan. Our work environment values diversity and inclusion and we're committed to fair and equal treatment, regardless of race, gender, religion, ethnicity, and sexual orientation. We also promote a healthy work/life balance. The Pike County Circuit Court has an immediate need for a Staff Attorney. Interested candidates must submit a cover letter and a writing sample along with their application. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: * Perform legal research and record analysis pertaining to cases before the court. * Draft of opinions, orders, and judgements. * Assist court in editing and release of opinions. * Assist court in preparing jury instructions. * Advise court as to current 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.): Must be a member of the Kentucky Bar Association or be taking every reasonable step to gain admission. If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Eddy Coleman at eddycoleman@kycourts.net or 606-433-7557. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D