Staff Attorney III

Are you an attorney who would like the challenge of working for the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet? We offer an opportunity to provide legal advice and representation within the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet, the 2nd largest Cabinet in the Commonwealth, to use your civil litigation skills to represent the Cabinet and Department of Corrections in a variety of civil litigation in Federal and State Court, as well as administrative bodies.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Handle civil federal and state litigation.
• Handle hearings before administrative bodies.
• Perform complex legal research and analysis.
• Prepare appellate briefs and oral arguments.
• Provide accurate and timely legal advice and assistance.
• Assist with open records questions and appeals.
• Provide training to Cabinet staff.

This position provides a unique opportunity to work as a legal team member with the many different departments and agencies within the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Good attention to detail.
• Knowledge of employment law.
• Trial or administrative hearing experience.
• Knowledge of open records or administrative regulation law.
• The ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Strong analytical ability.
• The ability to work well under pressure.
• A willingness to work as part of a team.

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.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Ann Smith at Ann.Smith@ky.gov.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D