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Commonwealth of Kentucky Government

AOC Legal Counsel -Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC)-Non-Tenured (NT)

Frankfort, KY In person Full-time

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11/2/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

2605618

Salary

$68,000.00 - $78,000.00 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

1001 Vandalay Dr

Frankfort, KY 40601 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.
  • The Office of General Counsel has an immediate need for a Legal Counsel. This position is located in Franklin
  • County. The AOC Office of General Counsel provides a full array of legal services to the Director, management,
  • and staff of the AOC, to elected officials within the KCOJ and their staff, and to the Office of the Chief
  • Justice upon request, and advises on multiple and diverse statewide issues affecting the KCOJ and the AOC,
  • including: juvenile justice, criminal justice, and family law reforms; effects of proposed and enacted
  • legislation; personnel matters; open records; contracts; procurement; AOC forms; facilities; capital
  • construction; publications; litigation; development of policy and procedural manuals; and any other legal
  • matters as needed or requested by AOC staff or KCOJ personnel.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES OR RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS CLASSIFICATION

  • Work under the guidance and direct administrative supervision of Deputy General Counsel.
  • Conduct detailed research and analysis and prepare legal memoranda and advisory opinions on a wide variety of
  • issues related to the business of the KCOJ.
  • Assist in the development and, or, review of: AOC and office or departmental policies, manuals, standard
  • operating procedures, and guidelines; Administrative Procedures of the Court of Justice (APs) and other Rules
  • of Court; AOC court forms; KCOJ and AOC publications; and local rules of court upon request from the Office of
  • Chief Justice.
  • Review proposed and enacted legislation each Session to assess the impact on KCOJ and AOC programs and services
  • and on KCOJ and AOC court forms.
  • Assist the KCOJ and AOC with the implementation of new and revised legislation affecting court services and
  • programs.
  • Review and advise on contracts, including memoranda of agreement, master agreements, personal services
  • contracts, and capital construction contracts; and draft memoranda of understanding, lease addenda, and other
  • contracts as needed.
  • Advise on issues arising from litigation filed against the KCOJ and AOC and its elected officials and personnel.
  • Assist the KCOJ with responses to open records requests.
  • Represent the KCOJ and AOC on, or provide staff support to, various work groups, committees, and commissions.
  • Prepare and give oral presentations and trainings on legal subjects affecting the KCOJ and AOC at conferences and
  • workshops.
  • Remain current on national court administration issues and legal developments affecting the KCOJ.
  • Maintain professional working relationships with co-workers, KCOJ officials and their staff, and AOC
  • management and staff.
  • Other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

  • EDUCATION:Advanced Degree - Graduate of Accredited Law School
  • EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:3 years of related experience in the legal practice of Law
  • Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:NONE
  • Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:NONE
  • SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):Must be a licensed attorney and a member in good standing with the Ky. Bar Association.
  • 3 years of experience as a licensed attorney in the practice of law.
  • Working knowledge of the procedural operations of all levels of court.
  • Excellent legal research, analysis, writing, oral communication, and computer skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
  • with judges, circuit court clerks, court staff, and AOC staff and management.
  • Advanced time management skills, with the ability to effectively prioritize, complete work duties under strict
  • deadlines, and execute tasks in high pressure situations.

Working Conditions

  • Typical work within office setting.
  • Travel may be required.
  • If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Ryan Becker at [email protected]
  • An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

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