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Kansas Office of Judicial Administration · 21 hours ago

Research Attorney I - Kansas Court of Appeals

Topeka,, KS

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$69K/yr - $76K/yr

The Kansas Office of Judicial Administration is seeking a Research Attorney I for the Kansas Court of Appeals. The role involves conducting legal research, analyzing legal issues, and producing written memoranda for the Judge, while maintaining confidentiality and working cooperatively with court personnel.

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Responsibilities

Read, review, analyze and summarize legal briefs, motions, and other records submitted on appeal, including trial transcripts and exhibits

Conduct thorough and accurate legal research on a broad range of civil and criminal legal issues and apply relevant facts to that research

Produce quality written memoranda for the Judge

Draft and edit documents and opinions, perform complete legal citations and verifications, assist in courtroom proceedings, and perform other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Legal researchLegal writingABA Accredited law degreeKansas Bar eligibilityAttention to detailIndependent workCooperative teamwork

Required

All candidates must have graduated from an ABA Accredited law school by June 2026

All candidates must be eligible to practice law in Kansas before employment

Applicants who have not yet passed the Kansas Bar or received a qualifying UBE are eligible to apply, but they must complete the following before employment: (1) complete the Kansas Bar Exam or apply to transfer their qualifying UBE score to Kansas, (2) submit proof they successfully completed the MPRE and the character and fitness evaluation in Kansas, and (3) obtain a Kansas temporary permit to practice law