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Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG) · 2 days ago

Managing Attorney

Lexington, KY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

6+ years exp

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG) is seeking a Managing Attorney to handle complex legal matters and advise elected officials and management. The role includes managing and supervising all attorneys in the Department of Law and ensuring compliance with legal standards.

GovernmentNon ProfitPublic SafetyWaste Management

Responsibilities

Provides advice on the most complex legal matters faced by LFUCG

Meets with and advises elected officials, the chief administrative officer, and the highest-level management of the LFUCG

Represents and oversees the representation of LFUCG in state and federal courts and administrative hearing boards, and monitors cases to determine whether to authorize settlement

Reviews and drafts complex/comprehensive ordinances, resolutions, contracts, and other legal documents; ensures that ordinances, resolutions, opinions, and other work product of the Department are accurately, competently, and timely provided

Researches complex legal issues and ensures compliance with federal and state laws

Provides feedback, assistance, and advice to the Commissioner of Law in all areas related to the management of the Department of Law

Manages the daily workflow of matters referred to the Department of Law, including assigning matters for handling, reviewing legal work, addressing issues that arise from such assignments, and holding regular meetings

Monitors and analyzes new developments in the law, including court opinions to assess the impact on LFUCG; reviews bills and draft legislation, if necessary, for the General Assembly

Manages, supervises, and trains all attorneys and attorneys senior in the Department of Law, and manages and supervises other staff in the Department of Law

Qualification

Juris DoctorKentucky Bar LicenseFederal court practiceLegal researchLegal document draftingManagement skillsSupervisory skillsTraining skillsAdvisory skills

Required

Juris Doctor

Six years of related experience

Kentucky Bar License

License to practice law in federal courts

All positions require drug testing and background check before employment and may require a post-job offer physical as stated in Ordinances 21-14(b), 22-13 and 23-16

Benefits

Health and wellness benefits

Paid and unpaid time off benefits

Direct deposit is required of all employees.

Company

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG)

Lexington, known as the Horse Capital of the World, is a wonderful place to live and the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government is a great place to work.

Founded in 1973

Kyustendil, Kyustendil, BGR

1001-5000 employees