Closing Date: 18th June, 2026
Description:
DescriptionThe Kentucky Department of Corrections, Office of Parole Board Services, the office administratively attached to the Department of Corrections, which supports the functions of the Kentucky Parole Board.
The Office of Parole Board Services is seeking a highly motivated and talented individual interested in conducting administrative hearings for the Kentucky Parole Board.
A successful candidate will:
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.
The Office of Parole Board Services is seeking a highly motivated and talented individual interested in conducting administrative hearings for the Kentucky Parole Board.
A successful candidate will:
- Hold a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
- Be a licensed attorney admitted to the Kentucky Bar Association.
- Demonstrate a strong work ethic and self-motivation.
- Possess excellent listening skills and writing skills.
- Uphold a high standard of professionalism and competence as an administrative law judge.
- Exhibit strong research, analytical, and writing skills.
- Be able to independently manage a full docket and oversee administrative parole board revocation hearings from initiation, through the probable cause hearing, to the final hearing, including the timely submission of findings of fact and conclusions of law.
- Attorneys with prior courtroom or administrative hearing experience are preferred, but attorneys without such experience are encouraged to apply.
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 Peter Ervin at Peter.Ervin@ky.gov.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D