Staff Attorney II

Are you an attorney who would like the challenge of working for the Department for Local Government? Are you interested in state and local government law?

We offer an opportunity for an attorney with at least two years of experience to provide legal advice and representation within the Department for Local Government and provide technical and compliance assistance to local government officials regarding various federal and state laws.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Handling federal and state civil litigation;
• Handling hearings before administrative bodies;
• Performing complex legal research and analysis;
• Preparing appellate briefs and oral arguments;
• Providing accurate and timely legal advice and assistance;
• Assisting with open records questions and appeals;
• Providing training to Department staff and local officials; and
• Testifying before legislative bodies.
• This position includes great benefits, a collegial atmosphere, a flexible schedule, the possible opportunity for continued telecommuting, intriguing legal questions, and the potential for oral argument before both Federal and State Courts.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Good attention to detail;
• Knowledge of employment law;
• Local government law experience;
• Trial or administrative hearing experience;
• Knowledge of open records or administrative regulation law;
• Strong analytical ability;
• The desire to gain trial or administrative hearing experience; and
• A willingness to work as part of a team.

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: A Master of Laws degree (LL.M.) will substitute for the one year 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.

Duties are performed primarily in both office and courtroom settings. Travel is required.

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 Billie Johnson at BillieR.Johnson@ky.gov or 502-892-3449.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D