Staff Attorney III

The Kentucky Department of Financial Institutions is responsible for supervision of the Financial Services Industry and for chartering, licensing and registering various financial institutions, securities firms and professionals operating in the state of Kentucky. The Kentucky Department of Financial Institutions has an immediate need for a Staff Attorney III. Interested candidates are required to submit a cover letter and a writing sample along with their application.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Handling complex legal issues that are unique, technical and/or controversial in nature and require a high level of original legal research and analysis.
• Advising and representing the department regarding complex legal matters.
• Providing general legal advice and recommendations to the Department, Cabinet, and agency staff.
• Acting as a legal resource, researching and becoming thoroughly familiar with routine, as well as specialty, areas of the law.
• Preparing for and providing all facets of legal representation for agency in complex cases before state and federal courts and administrative forums, to include trials and oral arguments.
• Drafting, reviewing, and commenting on proposed legislation and administrative regulations as directed.
• Performing legal research and writing on issues related to the Department's mission, duties, and agenda.

Preferred skills include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Experience in administrative proceedings
• Experience with civil litigation

Candidates should possess:

• Strong oral and written communication skills; proven ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups
• Attention to detail
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong legal writing skills
• Ability to review documents for accuracy
• Commitment to timely meeting deadlines
• Ability to adapt to work pressures and changing priorities
• Ability to work independently and as a team member

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.

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.