Closing Date: 28th October, 2026
Description:
DescriptionThe Kentucky Finance and Administration Cabinet is the hub of all state government operations, with wide- ranging duties including policy development, procurement of goods and services, stewardship of state facilities, technology administration, and risk management. The Office of General Counsel provides legal representation and direction for Finance in its many roles, with numerous professional development opportunities and novel issues of law available for OGC attorneys to explore.
Finance's Office of General Counsel is seeking a Staff Attorney II to defend drivers of Commonwealth vehicles in automobile litigation throughout the state, and to assist the Coordinating Counsel of the Kentucky Self- Insured Auto Program (KSAP) in administering KSAP litigation. The position will work closely with Finance's Division of State Risk and Insurance Services, providing legal assistance as required, and perform other duties within OGC as assigned.
Key Responsibilities:
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.
Finance's Office of General Counsel is seeking a Staff Attorney II to defend drivers of Commonwealth vehicles in automobile litigation throughout the state, and to assist the Coordinating Counsel of the Kentucky Self- Insured Auto Program (KSAP) in administering KSAP litigation. The position will work closely with Finance's Division of State Risk and Insurance Services, providing legal assistance as required, and perform other duties within OGC as assigned.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide legal defense for automobile claims brought against drivers of state vehicles throughout the Commonwealth
- Assist Kentucky Self-Insured Auto Program Coordinating Counsel in administering KSAP claims.
- Provide legal advice and assistance to Finance's Division of State Risk and Insurance Services, primarily regarding issues related to automotive and property insurance.
- Assist with other OGC issues including contracts, open records, personnel, technology, and property transfers.
- Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Trial court experience
- Experience in drafting legal pleadings
- Knowledge of insurance-related issues
- Strong desire to aggressively defend Commonwealth employees at trial and related litigation
- Flexible and able to adapt to new assignments and legal issues quickly
- If you are interested in a challenging yet rewarding career where you can make a positive difference in state government, we would be pleased to review your application for Staff Attorney II in the Finance and Administration Cabinet.
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 Cary Bishop at cary.bishop@ky.gov or 502-564-6660.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D