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Lesley Ann Isherwood, Judge of the Kansas Court of Appeals. A research attorney reviews the briefs and underlying case record, research questions of law presented, prepares prehearing memoranda based on the facts of the case and applicable law, aids the judge in her decision-making, and performs other tasks as assigned by the judge.<b> </b></span></span></span></span></span><br><br><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\">Employment Dates:  </span></span></b><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\">Approximately August 9, 2027, through August 10, 2029.</span></span></span></span></span><br><br><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:normal;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\">Required Education and Experience: </span></b><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\">All candidates must have graduated from an ABA Accredited law school by June 2027. 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                  </span></span></b><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\">   W<i>ith potential for remote work possibilities</i></span></span></span></span></span><br><br><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\">Position Title and Salary</span></span></b><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\">:       Court of Appeals Research Attorney I</span></span></span></span></span><br><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\">                                                   </span></span></b><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\">Grade 42 starting salary: $ 69,392.12</span></span></span></span></span><br><span 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