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11/19/2026 (11:59 PM ET)
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KJCMH Staff Attorney -Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC)-Non-Tenured (NT)
$60,000.00 Annually
Employment Type
Judicial Branch | Administrative Office of the Courts | 37.5 HR/WK
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Hiring Agency
Judicial | Court of Justice
717 West Market Street 2nd Floor
Louisville, KY 40202 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 Kentucky Judicial Commission on Mental Health (KJCMH) has an immediate need for a KJCMH Staff Attorney - AOCNT that will serve statewide. Interested candidates must submit a cover letter and a writing sample along with their application.
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
EDUCATION: Bachelor's-graduate of accredited law school
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Advanced Degree- Graduate of accredited law school
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must be a licensed attorney in good standing with the KBA. Preferred experience working with justice-involved individuals who have experienced behavioral health concerns, including mental illness, substance use, and intellectual and developmental disabilities. Travel is required for this position. Due to the nature of the job duties and responsibilities, this position is not authorized for virtual work.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Shawna Mitchell at ShawnaMitchell@kycourts.net
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