<p>Advertisement Closes</p> <p>5/26/2025 (8:00 PM EDT)</p> <p>25-03004</p> <p>Staff Attorney -Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC)-Non-Tenured (NT)</p> <p>Pay Grade 14</p> <p>Salary</p> <p>$49,914.92 - $66,437.05 Annually</p> <p>Employment Type</p> <p>Judicial Branch | Administrative Office of the Courts | 37.5 HR/WK</p> <p>Click here for more details on state employment.</p> <p>Hiring Agency</p> <p>Judicial | Court of Justice</p> <p>Location</p> <p>329 W Fourth St</p> <p>Russellville, KY 42276 USA</p> <p>Description</p> <p>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.</p> <p>The 7th Judicial Circuit Court, Logan County has an immediate need for a Staff Attorney. This position will cover Logan and Todd Counties.</p> <p>Examples of Duties or Responsibilities of this Classification:</p> <ul> <li>Review of legal briefs and appellate record </li><li>Perform in-depth legal research and analysis. </li><li>Assist court in preparing, editing and release of opinions. </li><li>Remain current as to changes in the law and recent decisions. </li><li>Other duties as assigned. </li></ul> <p>Minimum Requirements</p> <p>EDUCATION: Advanced Degree - graduate of accredited law school</p> <p>EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE</p> <p>Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE</p> <p>Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE</p> <p>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Graduate of accredited law school and in good standing with KBA. Incumbents that have not yet passed the Kentucky Bar may be considered for a SC Law Clerk position.</p> <p>To be an attorney in the state of Kentucky, one must have a Juris Doctor from an accredited law school, pass Kentucky's bar exam, and be in good standing with the Kentucky Bar Association. Requiring all law clerks to eventually obtain licensure and distinguishing between staff attorneys and law clerks furthers the credibility of the courts by upholding licensure as the professional standard and expectation.</p> <p>Additionally, licensure ensures a certain aptitude, a commitment to the practice of law, and adherence to continuing legal education and the Code of Professional Responsibility.</p> <p>Upon successful admission to the KBA (swearing in), the Law Clerk will reclass to an applicable Staff Attorney role. Excellent formal writing skills. Excellent research skills. Excellent interpersonal communication skills.</p> <p>Working Conditions</p> <p>Work typically within office setting.</p> <p>If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Joe W. Hendricks, Jr., at JoeHendricks@kycourts.net</p> <p>An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D</p>