Commonwealth of Kentucky

Special Attorney (Non Merit)

Commonwealth of Kentucky  •  $80k - $100k/yr  •  Frankfort, KY (Onsite)  •  5 hours ago
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9/15/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

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Special Attorney (Non Merit)

Salary

$80,000.00 - $100,000.00 Annually

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

General Government Cabinet | Attorney General

Location

1024 Capital Center Drive

Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

Description

The Kentucky Office of the Attorney General, Office of the Solicitor General, Criminal Appeals Division is seeking highly motivated attorneys interested in public service and upholding the rule of law to join our team of legal professionals. The Division is responsible for representing the Commonwealth of Kentucky in all criminal appeals before the Kentucky Court of Appeals and Kentucky Supreme Court, and in defending against post-conviction challenges in state and federal court.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

  • Performing case-related research.
  • Drafting briefs and other appellate documents.
  • Working with a team of other lawyers.
  • Participating in oral arguments.
  • Conducting hearings as needed.

The ideal candidate will:

  • Have a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
  • Be admitted to the Kentucky bar or eligible to seek admission to the Kentucky bar by examination or motion.
  • Have strong research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
  • Have a basic understanding of the criminal justice system and a desire to represent the Commonwealth in post-conviction criminal litigation with emphasis on cases of extraordinary complexity or importance in state and federal courts.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: NONE

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE

Working Conditions

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Stacy Woodrum at StacyR.Woodrum@ky.gov.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

Commonwealth of Kentucky

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Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Frankfort, Kentucky
Year Founded
1792
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