Commonwealth of Kentucky

Staff Attorney II

Commonwealth of Kentucky  •  Frankfort, KY (Onsite)  •  23 hours ago
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8/3/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

2603596

Staff Attorney II

Pay Grade
17

Salary

$4,792.46 - $6,469.82 Monthly

Employment Type

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

Hiring Agency

General Government Cabinet | Department for Local Government

Location

100 Airport Rd 3rd Floor
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

Description

Are you an attorney who would like the challenge of working for the Department for Local Government? Are you
interested in state and local government law?

We offer an opportunity for an attorney with at least two years of experience to provide legal advice and
representation within the Department for Local Government and provide technical and compliance assistance to
local government officials regarding various federal and state laws.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

  • Handling federal and state civil litigation;
  • Handling hearings before administrative bodies;
  • Performing complex legal research and analysis;
  • Preparing appellate briefs and oral arguments;
  • Providing accurate and timely legal advice and assistance;
  • Assisting with open records questions and appeals;
  • Providing training to Department staff and local officials; and
  • Testifying before legislative bodies.

This position includes great benefits, a collegial atmosphere, a flexible schedule, the possible opportunity
for continued telecommuting, intriguing legal questions, and the potential for oral argument before both
Federal and State Courts.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Good attention to detail;
  • Knowledge of employment law;
  • Local government law experience;
  • Trial or administrative hearing experience;
  • Knowledge of open records or administrative regulation law;
  • Strong analytical ability;
  • The desire to gain trial or administrative hearing experience; and
  • A willingness to work as part of a team.

Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION:
See Special Requirements.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:
Must have one year of experience as a licensed attorney in the practice of law or one year of supervised practice under Kentucky Supreme Court Rule (SCR) 2.116, or a combination totaling at least one year of experience.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:
A Master of Laws degree (LL.M.) will substitute for the one year required experience.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:
NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):
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. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials.

Working Conditions

Duties are performed primarily in both office and courtroom settings. Travel is required.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Whitney Mendiondo at whitney.mendiondo@ky.gov or 502-892-3034.

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
Website
kentucky.gov
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