Staff Attorney -Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC)-Non-Tenured (NT)

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10/22/2025 (8:00 PM EDT)

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Staff Attorney -Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC)-Non-Tenured (NT)

Salary

$51,412.56 - $68,430.24 Annually

Employment Type

Judicial Branch | Administrative Office of the Courts | 37.5 HR/WK

Hiring Agency

Judicial | Court of Justice

Location

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:

• 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, orders, and judgments under guidance.
• Proofread legal documents.
• Communicate with attorneys upon the direction of the judge.
• Support the Court in the creation and delivery of jury instructions with guidance.
• Monitor for and provide summaries of recent legal developments and decisions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Working Conditions

Work may be performed in an office or courtroom setting. In-state travel may be required, primarily within the judge’s jurisdiction.