Attorney II - Appellate Reporters Office - Kansas Judicial Center
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Job Description
Position number: K0053525
Location of Employment: Kansas Judicial Center, Appellate Reporter Office, Topeka, KS 66612
Position Title and Salary: Attorney II in Appellate Reporter Office, grade 50, $82,293.12 annually
Kansas Judicial Branch Benefits State Employment Center - Benefits (ks.gov)
The position of Attorney II in the Appellate Reporter’s office entails responsible legal work assisting the Reporter of Decisions in preparing opinions written by Supreme Court Justices and Court of Appeals Judges for release and publication in the Kansas Reports and the Kansas Court of Appeals Reports. The position requires in-depth legal analysis, writing, and editing.
Job Duties: The attorney performs detailed review and editing of opinions prior to filing to ensure:
Applications will be accepted until: 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 [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
Position number: K0053525
Location of Employment: Kansas Judicial Center, Appellate Reporter Office, Topeka, KS 66612
Position Title and Salary: Attorney II in Appellate Reporter Office, grade 50, $82,293.12 annually
Kansas Judicial Branch Benefits State Employment Center - Benefits (ks.gov)
The position of Attorney II in the Appellate Reporter’s office entails responsible legal work assisting the Reporter of Decisions in preparing opinions written by Supreme Court Justices and Court of Appeals Judges for release and publication in the Kansas Reports and the Kansas Court of Appeals Reports. The position requires in-depth legal analysis, writing, and editing.
Job Duties: The attorney performs detailed review and editing of opinions prior to filing to ensure:
- Proper citation of legal authorities
- Accuracy of legal citations and case facts
- Proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation
- Consistent style and format throughout each opinion
- Strong legal research and writing skills
- Strong proofreading skills
- Thorough knowledge of general grammar rules
- Familiarity with Bluebook and Redbook
- Extremely detail-oriented
- Excellent communication skills
Applications will be accepted until: 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 [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
