Closing Date: 30th August, 2026
Description:
DescriptionThe Kentucky Protection and Advocacy (P&A) Division of the Department of Public Advocacy (DPA) is nationally recognized for protecting and promoting the rights of Kentuckians with disabilities.
We are hiring an Advocacy Attorney II to join the P&A Children and Youth Team in Frankfort.
Kentucky P&A looks for individuals who have a desire to protect the civil rights of Kentuckians with disabilities, including access to healthcare, education, employment, service delivery, and criminal justice. The ideal candidate exhibits exceptional planning and organizational skills, is self-directed, and is comfortable working in a collaborative model. We seek people who understand it is a privilege to represent our clients.
Please be advised that although medical cannabis has been legalized in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, due to other applicable state or federal laws, employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis.
If you need additional information about this prohibition, you may contact the agency point of contact for additional information.
Minimum Requirements:
Education: See Special Requirements.
Experience, Training, or Skills: Must have one year of experience as a licensed attorney in the practice of law or one year of supervised practice under Kentucky Supreme Court Rule (SCR) 2.116, or a combination totaling at least one year of experience.
Substitute Education for Experience: None
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. Employees are required to maintain all licenses, certifications, and credentials necessary to perform the duties of the position and must immediately notify the employing agency of any lapse, suspension, revocation, or restriction.
We are hiring an Advocacy Attorney II to join the P&A Children and Youth Team in Frankfort.
Kentucky P&A looks for individuals who have a desire to protect the civil rights of Kentuckians with disabilities, including access to healthcare, education, employment, service delivery, and criminal justice. The ideal candidate exhibits exceptional planning and organizational skills, is self-directed, and is comfortable working in a collaborative model. We seek people who understand it is a privilege to represent our clients.
Please be advised that although medical cannabis has been legalized in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, due to other applicable state or federal laws, employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis.
If you need additional information about this prohibition, you may contact the agency point of contact for additional information.
Minimum Requirements:
Education: See Special Requirements.
Experience, Training, or Skills: Must have one year of experience as a licensed attorney in the practice of law or one year of supervised practice under Kentucky Supreme Court Rule (SCR) 2.116, or a combination totaling at least one year of experience.
Substitute Education for Experience: None
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. Employees are required to maintain all licenses, certifications, and credentials necessary to perform the duties of the position and must immediately notify the employing agency of any lapse, suspension, revocation, or restriction.
Working Conditions
Duties are performed primarily in an office or courtroom setting but may include visits with clients within a variety of facilities. 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 Lucy Heskins at lucy.heskins@ky.gov or 502-564-2967.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D