Does Commonwealth of Kentucky hire Aoc Legal Counsel -Administrative Office Of The Courts (Aoc)-Non-Tenured?

Commonwealth of Kentucky looking to hire a qualified Aoc Legal Counsel -Administrative Office Of The Courts (Aoc)-Non-Tenured in Kentucky, USA. The candidate will have 3 - 4 years of experience as Aoc Legal Counsel -Administrative Office Of The Courts (Aoc)-Non-Tenured.

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Aoc Legal Counsel -Administrative Office Of The Courts (Aoc)-Non-Tenured

Kentucky, USA

135 Days ago

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Job Description

AOC Legal Counsel -Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC)-Non-Tenured (NT)

Salary

$68,000.00 - $78,000.00 Annually

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. This position is located in Franklin County. 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 and AOC programs and services and on KCOJ and AOC court forms.
Assist the KCOJ and 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 and AOC and its elected officials and personnel.
Assist the KCOJ with responses to open records requests.
Represent the KCOJ and 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 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. 3 years of experience as a licensed attorney in the practice of law. 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

Work typically within office setting Travel may be required

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Ryan Becker at RyanBecker@kycourts.net

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

Practice Areas & Specialty

Administrative, Litigation

Designation

Counsel

Key Skills Required

ConstructionAnalysisClassificationCommunicationCriminal JusticeDevelopmentFamily LawGuidanceImplementationInterpersonal SkillsLegal ResearchLegislationLicensureLitigationManagementPersonal ServicesPublicationsRegulationResearchSupervisionTime ManagementTrainingWriting

Job Overview

Job Function: Legal Services / Legal

Job Type: Full Time

Workplace Type: Not Specified

Experience Level: Not Specified

Salary: $68,000 - $78,000 / Annual Salary

Experience: 3 - 4 yrs

Contact Information

Company Name: Commonwealth of Kentucky

Recruiting People: HR Department

Website: N/A

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