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Staff Attorney III (FFTL) (Non-Merit)
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
Education & Labor Cabinet | Kentucky Unemployment Insurance Comiss
Location
500 Mero Street
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA
This is a federally funded time-limited (FFTL) position. This means it is a position that is paid entirely asthe result of a federal grant. The duration of employment shall not exceed the life of the federal grant thatfunds the position. An employee appointed to an FFTL position is required to meet the minimum requirements forthe classification. Further, an employee appointed to an FFTL position is designated as an unclassified (non-merit) employee. An FFTL employee is eligible to receive benefits at the same level as a classified (merit)employee in a permanent position.
The Kentucky Unemployment Insurance Commission is seeking a Staff Attorney III.
Key Responsibilities:
- Handles complex legal issues for the Commission and oversees work of UI Staff Attorneys and UI Referees.
- Interprets and applies UI law and regulations when drafting and proofreading proposed orders.
- Makes appropriate revisions to orders drafted by other staff under the manager's authority.
- Provides legal advice to agency personnel.
- Reviews appeals from UI referees.
- Makes revisions as appropriate and when instructed by the Commission Manager and those under theirauthority related to appeals.
- Drafts correctly reasoned proposed Orders for review and adoption by the KUIC.
- Maintains current knowledge of changes in law, court decisions, and internal policy.
This position will have access to confidential and sensitive information. The successful candidate will berequired to ensure the safeguarding and security of all confidential and sensitive information and will berequired to complete training, sign acknowledgements, follow all policies and adhere to all statutes andrequirements pertaining to the safeguarding and security of confidential and sensitive information whileemployed and after employment ends.
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.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Elaine Griffith at elaine.griffith@ky.gov
