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Supreme Court Research Attorney I - Justice Walsh Chambers

$73.53k
Full-time

Kansas Judicial Branch

Supreme Court Research Attorney I – Justice Larkin Walsh Chambers

Position number: K0068207 

Location of Employment: Kansas Supreme Court
Kansas Judicial Center
301 SW 10 th Avenue
Topeka, KS 66612
Hybrid onsite/remote work possibility

Position/Salary and Benefits: Supreme Court Research Attorney I
$ 73,525.00
$ 75,406.14 with successful completion of 6 months
$ 81,097.05 with successful completion of 12 months

Kansas Judicial Branch Benefits : State Employment Center - Benefits (ks.gov)

Job Duties: This position involves highly responsible confidential legal work for the Hon. Larkin Walsh of the Kansas Supreme Court. A research attorney reviews the briefs and underlying case record, conducts in-depth research on the questions of law presented, prepares prehearing memoranda for the Court based on the facts of the case and applicable law, serves as trusted counsel, and performs other tasks as assigned by the justice. Incumbent serves at the pleasure of the appointing justice. 

Employment Dates: This position is for a 1-year term with the possibility of extension—beginning immediately.

Required Education and Experience: Upon beginning employment, the candidate must:
  • Have graduated from an ABA accredited law school, and be eligible to practice law in Kansas
  • Possess superior research and writing skills, strong analytical ability, a positive attitude, and insatiable curiosity
  • Demonstrate discretion, good judgment, initiative, the ability to work independently and collaboratively, and to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
  • Be proficient in Microsoft Word and computer assisted legal research, including Westlaw

Applicants  who have not yet passed the Kansas Bar or received a qualifying UBE score are eligible to apply, but must do the following before employment:



 

    1. 1. Apply to take the Kansas Bar Exam or apply to transfer their UBE score to Kansas,
      1. submit proof they successfully completed the MPRE and the character and fitness evaluation in Kansas, and
      2. obtain a Kansas temporary permit to practice law.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Strong academic credentials (top third)
  • Law Review or other note-worthy journal experience
  • Prior service as a judicial law clerk or law firm associate
Application details and deadline: With application, please also submit cover letter, resume, law school transcript (may be unofficial), no more than four references, and a writing sample (self-edited, not edited by a third party).

Open until filled. 

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 View email address on us.fitly.work or by TDD through the Kansas Relay Center at View phone number on us.fitly.work or 711.

THE KANSAS JUDICIAL BRANCH IS AN EEO / AA EMPLOYER

Vacancy posted 5 days ago
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