Position number: K0205339
Location of Employment: Kansas Judicial Center, Topeka, Kansas 66612
Position/Salary and Benefits: Judicial Branch Counsel, Grade 51
$ 84,352 to $ 92,961 (starting salary) based on experience
Remote work available for qualified candidates.
Kansas Judicial Branch Benefits State Employment Center - Benefits (ks.gov)
Job Duties: The Kansas Supreme Court Office of Judicial Administration seeks a full-time, remote work, Kansas-licensed attorney. The ideal applicant must have excellent research, writing, and verbal communication skills; exceptional organizational, analytical, and project management skills; excellent attention to detail; and the ability to multitask and be self-motivated. The applicant must be able to work independently and collaborate with and take direction from others. This position requires the ability to meet deadlines and handle stressful situations. Some work-related travel may be required.
Duties of this position include:
- providing legal advice and assistance to judicial branch officers and employees;
- providing representation and advice regarding personnel and employment law issues;
- providing representation at judicial branch administrative employment hearings;
- drafting, editing, and reviewing contracts, letters, policies, rules, manuals, and other documents;
- researching and drafting complex legal memoranda
- drafting legislative bill summaries;
- assisting with training judges, court managers, and staff;
- staffing judicial branch committees;
- overseeing and managing projects;
- analyzing and applying laws and rules;
- using Westlaw and other resources to research and analyze legal and policy issues; and
- other duties as assigned
Required Education and Experience: Degree from accredited law school and an active Kansas law license. Legal experience in the areas of civil litigation, criminal law, contracts, or human resources a plus. Prior law review, research attorney, or appellate experience preferred.
The Americans with Disabilities Act ensures your right to reasonable accommodations during the employment process. A request for accommodation will not affect your opportunities for employment with the Judicial Branch. If you wish to request an ADA accommodation, please contact ada@kscourts.org or by TDD through the Kansas Relay Center at 800-766-3777 or 711.
THE KANSAS JUDICIAL BRANCH IS AN EEO / AA EMPLOYER
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