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10/20/2026 (11:59 PM ET)
2605292
Staff Attorney -Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC)-Non-Tenured (NT)
Pay Grade 14
$51,412.56 - $68,430.24 Annually
Employment Type
Judicial Branch | Administrative Office of the Courts | 37.5 HR/WK
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Hiring Agency
Judicial | Court of Justice
300 Clarence Gaines St
Paducah, KY 42001 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 McCracken Circuit Court, Division II, 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:
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 Sandra Doss at SandraDoss@kycourts.net
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