KJCMH Staff Attorney -Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC)-Non-Tenured (NT)
Louisville, KYFull-time$60K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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The Kentucky Judicial Commission on Mental Health seeks a Staff Attorney to serve statewide. The role researches laws, court practices, and behavioral health issues affecting court proceedings; supports meetings and the development of court rules, forms, reports, and guidance; and monitors compliance with applicable law. The position requires travel and is not authorized for virtual work. Applicants must submit a cover letter and writing sample.
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11/19/2026 (11:59 PM ET)
2605950
KJCMH Staff Attorney -Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC)-Non-Tenured (NT)
Salary
$60,000.00 Annually
Employment Type
Judicial Branch | Administrative Office of the Courts | 37.5 HR/WK
Click here for more details on state employment. (https://personnel.ky.gov/Pages/Careers.aspx)
Hiring Agency
Judicial | Court of Justice
Location
717 West Market Street 2nd Floor
Louisville, KY 40202 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 Kentucky Judicial Commission on Mental Health (KJCMH) has an immediate need for a KJCMH Staff Attorney - AOCNT that will serve statewide. Interested candidates must submit a cover letter and a writing sample along with their application.
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
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Research substantive and procedural law on a variety of court actions that impact behavioral health, including mental health, substance use and intellectual disabilities, including research on federal law that applies to individuals in treatment.
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Research court best practices for serving individuals experiencing behavioral health, including mental health, substance use and intellectual disabilities issues.
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Research behavioral health, including mental health, substance use and intellectual disabilities and its effect on parties and stakeholders in court actions.
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Assist in the planning, preparation, and facilitation of meetings with leadership from each governmental branch on court proceedings affecting individuals experiencing behavioral health issues, including mental health, substance use, and intellectual disabilities.
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Assist in drafting and amending court rules and forms to further best practices.
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Assist in drafting and revising reports, guidance, and communications.
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Assist in monitoring and ensuring compliance of the Judicial Commission on Mental Health initiatives with applicable state and federal law.
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Collaborate with agencies, stakeholders, and judicial partners in furthering the goals of the commission.
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Present the work of the commission to the judiciary, stakeholders, and judicial partners.
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Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION:Bachelor's-graduate of accredited law school
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:Advanced Degree- Graduate of accredited law school
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:NONE
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):Must be a licensed attorney in good standing with the KBA. Preferred experience working with justice-involved individuals who have experienced behavioral health concerns, including mental illness, substance use, and intellectual and developmental disabilities. Travel is required for this position. Due to the nature of the job duties and responsibilities, this position is not authorized for virtual work.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Shawna Mitchell [email protected] ([email protected] ?Subject=2605950 - KJCMH Staff Attorney -Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC)-Non-Tenured (NT))
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
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