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Staff Attorney III
Pay Grade18
Salary
$5,377.30 - $8,066.02 Monthly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
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Hiring Agency
Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Office of the Secretary
Location
125 Holmes St
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA
Description
We are seeking an experiencedattorney to join the Justice Cabinet's Office of Legal Services to provide legal advice for the Cabinet andits agencies. Our attorneys provide legal advice for Cabinet officers, employees, and departments on a myriadof issues, such as employment and administrative law matters, regulatory and statutory interpretation,legislative initiatives, and a wide range of civil legal questions. Our attorneys also provide representationbefore administrative bodies and in state and federal court in any matters involving the Cabinet. Thisposition offers competitive benefits, a collegial atmosphere, intriguing legal questions, and the potentialfor oral argument before both federal and state appellate courts.
Responsibilities may include, but are notlimited to:
- Responsible for federal and state civil litigation.
- Represent agency during administrative hearings.
- Perform complex legal research and analysis.
- Prepare appellate briefs and oral arguments.
- Provide accurate and timely legal advice and assistance.
- Assist with open records questions and appeals.
- Assist with drafting and updating regulations and policies and procedures.
- Provide guidance to Cabinet staff.
- Draft and review contracts and memoranda of agreement and understanding.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with trial or administrative hearings.
- Attentive to detail.
- Familiarity with open records law.
- Knowledge of administrative regulation or contract law.
- Strong analytical ability.
- Willingness to work as part of a team.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION:See Special Requirements.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:Must have two years experience as a licensed attorney in the practice of law.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:A Master of Laws degree (LL.M.) will substitute for one year of the required experience.
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:NONE
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):Must be admitted to practice law and in good standing in the Commonwealth of Kentucky OR comply with Kentucky Supreme Court Rule (SCR) 2.111 (limited certification of admission to practice), SCR 2.112 (attorney participants in defender or legal services programs), SCR 2.117 (practice pending admission). Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials.
Working Conditions
Duties are performed primarily in both office and courtroom settings. Travel is required.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Alea Amber Arnett at alea.arnett@ky.gov
