Staff Attorney

Closing Date: 20th May, 2024

Description:

A Government Entity 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.
A Government Entity has an immediate need for a Staff Attorney in Daviess County. The COA Staff Attorney is responsible for review of legal briefs and appellate record, in-depth legal research, and preparation of legal memoranda for judges' review.
Examples of Duties or Responsibilities of this Classification:

• Review of legal briefs and appellate record.
• Perform in-depth legal research and analysis.
• Assist court in preparing, editing and release of opinions.
• Remain current as to changes in the law and recent decisions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• EDUCATION: Advanced Degree - graduate of accredited law school
• EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE
• Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
• Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE
• SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Graduate of accredited law school and in good standing with KBA. Excellent formal writing skills. Excellent research skills. Excellent interpersonal communication skills.

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