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

@media (min-width:320px){.career Site{width:100%; max-width:940px; margin-right:auto; margin-left:auto;}.cs-atscs-jobdet-rtpane{padding-left: 0;}.maincont{position:relative; top:0; z-index: 0;}.lpic{float:left; width:50%; min-width:305px;}.rpic{float:left; width:50%;}.col1{display:inline-block; width:25%; min-width: 125px; line-height: 1.4; float:left;}.col1 label{font-size:100%; padding: 0;}.col2{display:inline-block; width:75%; min-width:100px; line-height: 1.4; float:left;}.col50per{display:inline-block; width:50%; min-width:150px; line-height: 1.4; float:left;}.col25per{display:inline-block; width:25%; min-width:150px; line-height: 1.4; float:left;}.fullwidth{display:block; line-height: 1.4; width:100%; text-align:center;}.threequarterwidth{display:block; line-height: 1.4; width:80%; text-align:center; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto;}.g_row{clear:both; width: 100%; padding-top:15px;}footer{position: relative;}}@media (min-width:768px){.cs-atscs-jobdet-rtpane{padding-left: 250px;}.maincont{top:0px;}}.emplink{cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold;}Advertisement Closes 11/7/2026 (11:59 PM ET)2605743 Staff Attorney -Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC)-Non-Tenured (NT) Pay Grade14Employment TypeJUDICAL BRANCH | ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS | 37.5 HR/WKClick here for more details on state employment. Hiring Agency Judicial | Court of Justice LocationOne Court StreetMt. Sterling, KY 40353 USADescriptionThe Administrative Office of the Courts is the operational arm of the Judicial Branch. The court systememploys nearly 3,300 personnel who support 406 elected justices, judges, and circuit court clerks. The Montgomery County 21st Judicial Circuit, Division One 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 thecourt's docket. The Staff Attorney will be responsible for reviewing legal briefs and appellate and high courtrecords, conducting thorough legal research, preparing legal memoranda, analyzing cases, proofreading legaldocuments, 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 and pro se litigants upon the direction of the judge. Monitor for and provide summaries of recent legal developments and decisions. Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum RequirementsEDUCATION:Juris Doctor degree – Graduate of an accredited law schoolEXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:NONESubstitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:NONESubstitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:NONESPECIAL 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 mustbe 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. Meticulousattention to detail. Excellent organizational skills. Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines.