Judicial Branch Counsel - Office of Judicial Administration

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) (https://admin.ks.gov/services/state-employment-center/benefits)

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:
- D egree 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