Commonwealth of Kentucky · 11 hours ago
Staff Attorney III
Frankfort, KY
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$5,271.84/mo - $7,907.74/mo
2+ years expThe Commonwealth of Kentucky is seeking a Staff Attorney III for the Division of Non-Advocacy at the Kentucky Public Pensions Authority. This role involves providing legal advice, reviewing legal documents, and drafting memoranda related to the administration of state retirement systems.
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Responsibilities
Is legal counsel and provides legal advice to the appeals committees (or other assigned committees) of the KPPA and the CERS and KRS Boards of Trustees
Serves as the agency ethics officer
Ensures all Boards comply with Kentucky’s Open Meetings Laws
Drafts regulations, memos, policies and procedures
Reviews proposed state or federal legislation and regulations, and drafts research memoranda and analyzes for review and approval by agency management
Reviews requests for proposals or qualifications, and drafts and negotiates (or reviews) contracts with vendors
Provides legal advice to other KPPA staff, divisions, and departments on a variety of issues
Participates in special projects, as assigned
Qualification
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
Preferred
Strong written and verbal communication
Solid judgment and problem solving capabilities
Knowledge of administrative hearings, administrative regulation adoption, federal tax law governing public pension plans, and/or compliance with HIPAA, investment contracts, securities regulations, human resources or other similar regulatory or contract compliance frameworks
Ability to review records and make legal recommendations to a decision maker
Sets priorities effectively and oversees multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Attention to detail and has strong organizational skills
Works well under pressure and time constraints and meets deadlines
Works well both in a team environment and independently with limited supervision
Benefits
Affordable first day health insurance
Optional dental and vision insurance with an optional health reimbursement account
Wellness incentive program
Life insurance
A retirement plan
Vacation leave
Paid holidays
Sick leave
Employee discounts
Training/career development opportunities
Optional deferred compensation program (401k/457)
Flexible work schedules
Ample parking
A walkable campus
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