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Commonwealth of Kentucky · 1 week ago

Staff Attorney III

Frankfort, KY

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$63K/yr - $95K/yr

2+ years exp

Commonwealth of Kentucky is responsible for administering health and human services to Kentuckians. The Staff Attorney III will provide legal advice and representation to the Cabinet's officers, employees, and departments, and will be involved in drafting legal documents and conducting legal research.

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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 researchLitigation experienceMaster of Laws (LL.M.)Analytical thinkingAttention to detailTime managementVerbal 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