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Staff Attorney III
Pay Grade18
Salary
$5,735.78 - $8,603.76 Monthly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK
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Hiring Agency
General Government Cabinet | Department of Veterans Affairs
Location
1111 B Louisville Road
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA
Description
KDVA is looking for an experienced, career-minded, self- motivated and energetic Staff Attorney III, whopossesses the skills, knowledge and desire to perform the following:
- As part of KDVA's legal team, provide Legal Services for the Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs.
- Review contracts.
- Review internal policies.
- Research, prepare and submit Legislative initiatives.
- Prepare pleadings and court papers, and litigate cases in judicial proceedings.
- Prepare, try and argue cases before administrative forums.
The ideal candidate will work independently, yet be part of a larger team to meet our commitment to serveKentucky's Veterans.
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 Lily Patteson at lily.patteson@ky.gov or 502-564-9203.
