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AOC Legal Counsel -Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC)-Non-Tenured (NT)
Salary
$68,000.00 - $78,000.00
Employment Type
Judicial Branch | Administrative Office of the Courts | 37.5 HR/WK
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Hiring Agency
Judicial | Court of Justice
Location
1001 Vandalay Dr Frankfort KY 40601 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 Office of General Counsel has an immediate need for a Legal Counsel.
The AOC Office of General Counsel provides a full array of legal services to the Director, management, and staff of the AOC, to elected officials within the KCOJ and their staff, and to the Office of the Chief Justice upon request, and advises on multiple and diverse statewide issues affecting the KCOJ and the AOC, including: juvenile justice, criminal justice, and family law reforms; effects of proposed and enacted legislation; personnel matters; open records; contracts; procurement; AOC forms; facilities; capital construction; publications; litigation; development of policy and procedural manuals; and any other legal matters as needed or requested by AOC staff or KCOJ personnel.
Examples Of Duties Or Responsibilities Of This Classification
- Work under the guidance and direct administrative supervision of Senior Legal Counsel or Division Manager.
- Conduct detailed research and analysis and prepare legal memoranda and advisory opinions on a wide variety of issues related to the business of the KCOJ.
- Assist in the development and/or review of: AOC and office or departmental policies, manuals, standard operating procedures, and guidelines; Administrative Procedures of the Court of Justice (APs) and other Rules of Court; AOC court forms; KCOJ and AOC publications; and local rules of court upon request from the Office of Chief Justice.
- Review proposed and enacted legislation each Session to assess the impact on KCOJ / AOC programs and services and on KCOJ / AOC court forms.
- Assist the KCOJ / AOC with the implementation of new and revised legislation affecting court services and programs.
- Review and advise on contracts, including memoranda of agreement, master agreements, personal services contracts, and capital construction contracts; and draft memoranda of understanding, lease addenda, and other contracts as needed.
- Advise on issues arising from litigation filed against the KCOJ / AOC and its elected officials and personnel.
- Assist the KCOJ with responses to open records requests.
- Represent the KCOJ / AOC on, or provide staff support to, various work groups, committees, and commissions.
- Prepare and give oral presentations and trainings on legal subjects affecting the KCOJ/AOC at conferences and workshops.
- Remain current on national court administration issues and legal developments affecting the KCOJ.
- Maintain professional working relationships with co-workers, KCOJ officials and their staff, and AOC management and staff.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: Advanced Degree – Graduate of an accredited law school.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: At least 3 years of experience as a licensed attorney in the practice of law.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must be a licensed attorney and a member in good standing with the Ky. Bar Association. Working knowledge of the procedural operations of all levels of court. Excellent legal research, analysis, writing, oral communication, and computer skills. Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with judges, circuit court clerks, court staff, and AOC staff and management. Advanced time management skills, with the ability to effectively prioritize, complete work duties under strict deadlines, and execute tasks in high pressure situations.
Working Conditions
Typical work within office setting. Travel may be required.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Margaret Ivie at MargaretIvie@kycourts.net
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
