Closing Date: 4th November, 2026
Description:
DescriptionThe Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs (KDVA) is charged with ensuring that all Kentucky veterans and their families obtain the benefits and services they have earned.
KDVA administers numerous veterans programs and facilities such as:
KDVA is looking for an experienced, career-minded, self- motivated and energetic Staff Attorney III, who possesses the skills, knowledge and desire to perform the following:
The ideal candidate will work independently, yet be part of a larger team to meet our commitment to serve Kentucky's Veterans.
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.
KDVA administers numerous veterans programs and facilities such as:
- Veterans Benefits.
- Homeless Veterans.
- Women Veterans.
- Educational Benefits.
- Employment Services.
- 5 State Veterans Cemeteries.
- 5 state Veterans Centers for long-term nursing care.
- As part of KDVA's legal team, provide Legal Services for the Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs.
- Review contracts.
- Review internal policies.
- Research, prepare and submit Legislative initiatives.
- Prepare pleadings and court papers, and litigate cases in judicial proceedings.
- Prepare, try and argue cases before administrative forums.
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.
Working Conditions
Duties are performed primarily in both office and courtroom settings. 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 Lily Patteson at lily.patteson@ky.gov or 502-564-9203.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D