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Commonwealth of Kentucky · 2 days ago

Staff Attorney III

Frankfort, KY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$63K/yr - $95K/yr

2+ years exp

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) is seeking a Staff Attorney III to provide legal advice and representation to the Cabinet's officers and departments. The role involves drafting legal documents, representing the cabinet in litigation, and performing legal research, among other responsibilities.

EmploymentGovernmentTraining

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Drafting legal documents, represent the cabinet in litigation in before state courts, federal courts and at administrative tribunals

Providing complex legal, wise counsel, and skilled representation to the Cabinet’s officers, employees, and departments

Performing legal research, evaluating contracts, evaluating legislation and providing legal advice to the cabinet’s departments, officers, and employees

Drafting correspondence and/or communicating verbally with members, authorized representatives, insurance agents, application assisters, and/or other interested and authorized parties regarding findings and/or resolution of members' complaints

May handle open records requests as assigned

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Licensed attorneyLegal researchDrafting legal documentsAttention to detailTime managementAnalytical thinkingVerbal communicationWritten communicationTeam player

Required

Must have two years experience as a licensed attorney in the practice of law

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