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Kentucky Court of Justice

COA Staff Attorney -Administrative Office of th...

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A Lawyer represents clients in legal matters or court proceedings, provides legal advice and draws up legal documents. Works on criminal or civil cases, and either specializes in one area or practices broadly across all areas of law.

$97,732 / year median in Kentucky

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Login or Register Home Daily Jobs Post A Job Employers Create A Company Post A Free Job Post A Featured Job Search Resumes Job Seekers Dashboard Create A Resume Pricing COA Staff Attorney -Administrative Office of th... A Government Entity 10 minutes ago Frankfort, KY Not Specified Full Time 2604653 58,610 - 78,010 / Yearly Not Specified Share on Apply now
Closing Date:
11th September, 2026
Description:
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 Kentucky Court of Appeals has an immediate need for a Staff Attorney. The COA Staff Attorney is responsible for supporting a Court of Appeals judge by performing legal tasks and is 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. This position is in Franklin County. 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 and orders, under guidance. Proofread legal documents. Communicate with attorneys upon the direction of the judge. 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 :
KBA licensure 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). 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 Typical work within office setting or courtroom setting. In-state travel may be required. Due to the nature of job duties and responsibilities, this position is not authorized for virtual work. If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Michelle Hurley at MichelleHurley@kycourts.net An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D Similar Jobs Staff Attorney III Kentucky Cabinet for Health & Family Services Frankfort, KY Full Time Staff Attorney III Kentucky Cabinet for Health & Family Services Frankfort, KY Full Time Staff Attorney III Kentucky Justice & Public Safety Cabinet Frankfort, KY Full Time Staff Attorney III Kentucky Public Pensions Authority Frankfort, KY Full Time Staff Attorney III Kentucky Justice & Public Safety Cabinet Frankfort, KY Full Time About Us Attorney Jobs in USA heartily welcomes you. We provide attorney jobs, in house counsel jobs and law student jobs around the USA from leading resources. We are always welcome your feedback to improve our performance. Please feel free to contact us with your suggestions or concern using Contact Us form. Company About Us Daily Jobs FAQ Terms & Conditions Contact Us Job Search by locations Attorney Jobs in New York Attorney Jobs in Washington Attorney Jobs in San Francisco Attorney Jobs in Los Angeles Attorney Jobs in Chicago Trending job titles Counsel Jobs Employment Associate Jobs Staff Attorney Jobs Prosecutor Jobs Patent Attorney Jobs Copyrights © 2026 All Rights Reserved by Attorney Jobs in USA .