Kansas Judicial Branch

Kansas state trial and appellate court system

Judicial Branch Counsel - Office of Judicial Administration

Legal Counsel & Legal SupportConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-time$87.3k - $96.2k

About the Job

Requirements

A degree from an accredited law school is required.
An active Kansas law license is required.
Strong research, writing, and verbal communication skills are required.
Exceptional organizational, analytical, and project management skills are required.
Excellent attention to detail is required.
The applicant must be able to multitask, work independently, collaborate with others, and take direction from others.
The applicant must be able to meet deadlines and handle stressful situations.

Responsibilities

Provide legal advice and assistance to judicial branch officers and staff in areas including employment law, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and related laws.
Represent the judicial branch at administrative employment hearings.
Draft, edit, and review contracts, letters, policies, rules, manuals, and other documents.
Research and draft complex legal memoranda.
Draft legislative bill summaries.
Assist with training judges, court managers, and staff.
Staff judicial branch committees.
Analyze and apply laws and rules.
Use Westlaw and other resources to research and analyze legal and policy issues.
Oversee and manage projects.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Some work-related travel may be required.

Desired Qualifications

Legal experience in employment law, disability law, or contracts is a plus.
Prior law review, judicial research attorney, or appellate experience is preferred.
Strong writing and communication skills demonstrated through undergraduate study or professional experience are encouraged.

Position number:                               K0245943

Location of Employment: Kansas Judicial Center, Topeka, Kansas

Position/Salary and Benefits: Judicial Branch Counsel, Grade 51, $87,326.06
  $89,431.04 with 6 months of successful performance
$96,238.86 with 1-year of successful performance

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, Kansas-licensed attorney. The ideal applicant must have strong 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 staff in areas including employment law and the Americans with Disabilities Act and related laws;
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;
analyzing and applying laws and rules;
using Westlaw and other resources to research and analyze legal and policy issues;
overseeing and managing projects; and
other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

Degree from accredited law school and an active Kansas law license.

Preferred Experience:

Legal experience in the areas of employment law, disability law, or contracts a plus.
Prior law review, judicial research attorney, or appellate experience preferred.
Candidates with demonstrated strong writing and communication skills—through undergraduate study or professional experience—are also encouraged to apply.

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 [email protected] or by TDD through the Kansas Relay Center at 800-766-3777 or 711.

THE KANSAS JUDICIAL BRANCH IS AN EEO / AA EMPLOYER

About the Company

Kansas Judicial Branch

Kansas state trial and appellate court system

Kansas Judicial Branch is the state court system for people and businesses seeking to resolve legal disputes under Kansas law. It includes district courts, the Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court, which has general administrative authority over the state's courts. The Office of Judicial Administration carries out Supreme Court policies and handles legal, financial, technology and administrative support for court operations. Its work also includes public court forms and legal self-help materials designed to make the court system easier to use. The branch's constitutional roots date to Kansas statehood in 1861, when the state Supreme Court was established.

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Founded: 1861

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