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Kentucky Bar Association
Deputy Bar Councel
Career Insights for Trust / Estate Lawyer
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What they do
A Trust or Estate Lawyer works with all legal aspects of trusts and estates. This can include aspects of family law, taxation law, business law, inheritance law and probate law, as well as questions of community property, joint ownership and charitable gifts.
$130,960 / year median in Kentucky
+7% projected growth
Job Description
- Investigation and prosecution of attorney discipline matters, pursuant to the Rules of the Supreme Court of Kentucky, which includes: o Evaluating and assessing complaints and responses submitted; o Drafting summaries, motions, and memoranda for presentation to the Inquiry Commission; o Drafting resulting orders and disciplinary Charges; o Handling all prehearing matters and trying cases before Trial Commissioners; o Research and prepare motions and briefs for review by the Board of Governors, Trial Commissioners, and Supreme Court of Kentucky; o Presenting oral arguments before the Board of Governors.
- Handling proceedings in other discipline-related areas, including reinstatement/restoration, client security fund, reciprocal discipline, and insufficient funds matters.
- Representing the Office of Bar Counsel at speaking opportunities; and
- Other duties as assigned by the Chief Bar Counsel, Board of Governors, or KBA Executive Director. Job Requirements
- Licensed to practice law in the state of Kentucky.
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience practicing law, preferably with trial experience.
- Strong research and oral/written advocacy skills.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Strong work ethic and ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Desire to work as part of a team.