Closing Date: 14th October, 2026

Description:

Special Instructions
The Department of Law Requests that You Please Submit a Resume with Your Application. However, Failure to Include Your Resume Will Not Disqualify You from The Process.

Please Note: Resumes Cannot Be Substituted for The Application

Salary:

The Minimum Salary Is $76,059.36 Annually.
This Position Is Not Eligible for Overtime (exempt); However, the City Has a Compensatory Time Leave Program for Employees that Grants Leave Time for Hours Worked in Excess of Forty Hours.
Pay Grade 526

Filing Deadline Date
The Deadline to Apply Is Wednesday, October 14, 2026

General Description:
The Purpose of This Classification Is to Provide Legal Representation and Legal Counsel to The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government, Its Departments, Divisions, Boards, Officials, and Employees.

Minimum Requirements:

Juris Doctor
No Experience Required

Essential Functions:

Researches, Drafts and Reviews Documents Including Motions and Other Court Pleadings, Memoranda of Law, Legal Briefs, Contracts, Internal Policies and Other Communications
Advises Departments, Divisions, Boards, Officials and Employees on Legal Questions and Concerns
Represents Lfucg in Court and Other Legal Proceedings
Prepares Legislation
Performs Related Work as Assigned

Special License/certification
Must Be a Member of The Kentucky Bar Association or Have the Ability to Become a Member Within Six (6) Months of Employment for Permanent Appointment.

Special Requirements:
All Positions Require Drug Testing and Background Check Before Employment and May Require a Post-Job Offer Physical as Stated in Ordinances 21-14(b), 22-13 and 23-16.

How to Apply:
Submit Lfucg Electronic Application Through Lexingtonky.Gov/jobs and Attach/upload Applicable Documents to Verify Your Education, Training, Certification/license(s), or Dd214 (for Military Preference with Appropriate Discharge) by Filing Deadline Date.

Resumes Cannot Be Substituted for The Application, but Are Highly Encouraged to Be Attached/uploaded to The Application.

Please Note that The Section Titled "application Questionnaire" Has to Be Completed Every Time a New or Revised Application Is Submitted. Even if Other Information Is Pre-Filled, the Questionnaire Does Not Transfer.

*applicants Who Fail to Complete the Electronic Application in Its Entirety Will Not Be Considered Further***

Closing Statement:
Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government Offers an Outstanding Benefits Package. Links to Our Most Popular Benefits Are Below:

Health and Wellness Benefits: Lexingtonky.Gov/benefits
Paid and Unpaid Time Off Benefits: Lexingtonky.Gov/working/employee-Handbook#chapter-4-Paid-And-Unpaid-Time-Off-Benefits
Direct Deposit Is Required of All Employees.

The Lfucg Is an Equal Employment Opportunity (eeo) Employer, and As Such Is Committed to Nondiscrimination on The Basis of Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Age, National Origin, Disability, Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity in Hiring, Promotion, Discharge, Pay and Other Aspects of Employment.

Contact Information
For Further Information, Call, E-Mail, or Visit:
Division of Human Resources
200 East Main St.
Lexington, Ky 40507

Phone: (859) 258-3030

Website: Lexingtonky.Gov/jobs
E-Mail: Jobs@lexingtonky.Gov