Position number: K0186897

Location Of Employment: Kansas Judicial Center, 301 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS 66612

Classification And Grade: Judicial Intern, Grade 29, $20.47 hourly

Job duties: The Kansas Court of Appeals is offering a summer internship program for interested law students. Employment involves highly responsible confidential legal work for the Kansas Court of Appeals. Interns will shadow judges and research attorneys to learn the duties and day-to-day aspects of working for the court and will have a chance to observe the process of an appeal from the court's perspective from start to finish. The program's emphasis will be writing, with research attorneys and judges providing feedback.

This is entry level research work requiring an understanding of legal research principals. Interns will work under the supervision of research attorneys and will have opportunities to visit with and get feedback from Court of Appeals Judges.

Students will have an opportunity to:

• Review briefs and records
• Conduct legal research
• Draft memos and proposed opinions
• Observe oral arguments

Required Education and Experience: Currently enrolled law school students who have successfully completed their or 2L year of law school. Preference will be given to applicants with a law school GPA in the top one-third of the applicant's class.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong legal writing and research skills
• Proficient in use of office technology
• Ability to maintain a harmonious work environment through professional, courteous and professional behavior

Location, Hours, and Pay: Hours are part-time and flexible, and work may be remote or in-person at the Kanas Judicial Center, as determined by the supervising attorney. Students who want course credit through their school's judicial internship program may do so by making the necessary arrangements with their school.

A paid internship option is available for Spring 2022, pay grade 29, $20.47 hourly. Students who wish to get course credit must check with their school's judicial internship program whether that is allowed.

To Apply: Submit a resume, a law school transcript (may be unofficial), and a cover letter detailing (1) why you would like this opportunity and (2) what you hope to contribute and learn to Abby Schieber(she/her). If you have any questions, contact Abby Schieber at schiebera@kscourts.org or 785-291-3125

Application deadline: February 10, 2022

The Americans with Disability Act ensures your right to reasonable accommodations during the employment process. A request for an accommodation will not affect your opportunity for employment with the Judicial Branch. It is your responsibility to make your needs known to the Judicial Branch at 913-715-3307 or TDD users may call through the Kansas Relay Center at TTD line at 711.

The Kansas Judicial Branch is an EEO/AA Employer.

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