Supreme Court Research Attorney I - Kansas Supreme Court

Topeka, KS

Full Time

Mid Level

Position number:                               K0184324

Location of Employment:                  Kansas Supreme Court
  Kansas Judicial Center
301 SW 10^th Avenue
Topeka, KS
Remote work arrangements may be possible

Position/Salary and Benefits: Supreme Court Research Attorney I, Grade 44
$ 72,797.03
$ 74,659.55 with 6 months
$ 80,294.10 with successful completion of 12 months

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

A research attorney position is available for Fall 2026 in the chambers of Justice Caleb Stegall.

Job Duties: Performs highly sensitive legal research and other professional legal services for the Kansas Supreme Court. Work includes the preparation of legal memoranda for justices of the Supreme Court on matters before them. Work is performed under general supervision of a justice or supervising attorney and is reviewed through conferences and written reports. Work involves highly confidential pending legal matters. Incumbent serves at the pleasure of the appointing justice.

Examples of Work Performed: Reviews, studies, researches and annotates laws, court decisions, documents, opinions, briefs, and related legal authorities to process petitions for review to the Supreme Court, appeals, original actions, and other litigated matters. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required education and experience: Graduation from an accredited law school. Admission to the Kansas Bar or a temporary permit to practice law in Kansas.

Application deadline: 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

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