Closing Date: 10th May, 2024
Description:
The agency may authorize the selected applicant to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.Join an elite group of law professionals
who provide a full range of legal services to the Energy and Environment
Cabinet (EEC). EEC is hiring a Staff Attorney I in the Office of Legal
Services (OLS) located at 300 Blvd in Frankfort KY. The Kentucky Energy
and Environment Cabinet's Office of Legal Services protects human health
and the environment by enforcing state and federal environmental laws
such as the Clean Air Act, the Resources Conservation and Recovery Act,
Clean Water Act, and the Surface Mine Reclamation and Control Act.
Through this combination of state and federally delegated authority, it
works to ensure human health and the environment are protected while
providing a regulatory framework for major and minor industries and
government entities related to, among others, resource production and
refinement, waste management, drinking water and waste water treatment,
dam safety, and power generation.
This position will work under immediate supervision providing routine legal services which are typically characterized by facts that are well established, involve established legal precedents, and have a relatively moderate impact. If you would like to join the diverse and challenging practice of environmental and natural resource law and be a part of a team-driven work environment that is dynamic and supportive, please apply for this position.
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- Handle various phases of litigation regarding environmental protection
- Perform legal research, prepare briefs, and draft opinions
- Prepare and argue cases
- Provide representation in administrative, state, and federal courts
- Assist in drafting legislation and administrative regulations
Preferred Skills and Abilities:
- Reliable team player
- Self-motivated with excellent time management skills
- Strong research skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Available for limited travel and occasional overtime
Minimum Requirements:
- Education: See Special Requirements.
- Experience, Training, Or Skills: None
- 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 2.116 (supervised practice), or 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.
