Staff Attorney -Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC)-Non-Tenured (NT)

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

2605612

Pay Grade14

Salary

$51,412.56 - $68,430.24 Annually

Employment Type

JUDICAL BRANCH | ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS | 37.5 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

Judicial | Court of Justice

Location

P O Box 97

Shepherdsville, KY 40165 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 Bullitt Circuit Court, Division I, 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.

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.
• If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Rodney Burress at [email protected].
• An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D