Staff Attorney -Administrative Office Courts; AOC-Non-Tenured; NT

Final date to receive applications 2/3/2026 (7:00 PM EST)

Job Code: 26-00321

Position:
Staff Attorney - Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) - Non-Tenured (NT)

Pay Grade: 14

Salary: $51,412.56 - $68,430.24 Annually

Employment Type:

Judicial Branch | Administrative Office of the Courts | 37.5 HR/WK

Hiring Agency:
Judicial | Court of Justice

Location:

230 Madison Ave, Covington, KY 41011 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 Kenton Family Court, Division 6, has an immediate need for a Staff Attorney. The Staff Attorney will be responsible for performing under the direct supervision of a judge, providing legal support relating to the court’s docket.

Examples Of Duties Or Responsibilities Of This Classification

• Perform legal research and record analysis pertaining to cases before the Court.
• Drafting of opinions, orders, and judgements.
• Assist court in editing and release of opinions.
• Assist court in preparing jury instructions.
• Advise court as to current 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.): Must be a member of the KY Bar Association. A Staff Attorney must hold an active license with the Kentucky Bar. Candidates who are not yet licensed will be appointed to a Law Clerk position. Upon obtaining their Kentucky Bar license, they will be reclassified as a Staff Attorney and receive a 7% salary increase.

Working Conditions

Work is primarily performed in an office setting and requires regular attendance on-site at the designated work location. Some travel may be required.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Tom Rauf at

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D