Appellate Reporter II - Kansas Judicial Center

Topeka, KS

Full Time

Experienced

Position number:                   K0053525
Location of Employment:      Kansas Judicial Center, Topeka, KS 66612
Position Title and Salary:      Appellate Reporter II, grade 50, $82,293.12 annually
Kansas Judicial Branch Benefits State Employment Center - Benefits (ks.gov)

The position of Appellate Reporter II attorney 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 Appellate Reporter II 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

Required Education and Experience: The applicant must be an attorney admitted to practice law in Kansas. Other requirements include:

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

An option for hybrid remote work is possible after a training period.

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.

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