Commonwealth of Kentucky

Staff Attorney III

Commonwealth of Kentucky  •  Frankfort, KY (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Staff Attorney III

Pay Grade
18

Salary

$5,271.84 - $7,907.74 Monthly

Employment Type

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

Hiring Agency

Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Office of the Secretary

Location

919 Versailles Road
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

Description

The Justice and Public Safety Cabinet is seeking an experienced Staff Attorney III to provide legal advice for
the Kentucky State Police.

While this position is under the Office of the Secretary, it will be physically located at Kentucky State
Police Headquarters and will primarily support the attorneys and staff at KSP.

Our attorneys provide legal advice for the agency, Cabinet officers, employees, and departments on a myriad of
issues, such as employment and administrative law matters, regulatory and statutory interpretation,
legislative initiatives, and a wide range of civil legal questions.

This position offers competitive benefits, a collegial atmosphere, intriguing legal questions, and the
potential for oral arguments before both federal and state appellate courts.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
  • Responsible for federal and state civil litigation.
  • Represent the agency in suits filed by the KY claims commission.
  • Ensure timely compliance with both state and federal subpoenas.
  • Represent agency during civilian administrative hearings.
  • Perform complex legal research and analysis.
  • Prepare appellate briefs and oral arguments.
  • Provide accurate and timely legal advice and assistance.
  • Assist with open records questions and appeals.
  • Assist with drafting KSP policies and procedures.
  • Draft and review contracts and memoranda of agreement and understanding.
  • Provide guidance to KSP Command Staff.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Skills:
  • Experience with trial and administrative hearings.
  • Attentive to detail.
  • Familiarity with both Federal and State rules of civil procedure.
  • Familiarity with open records law.
  • Strong analytical ability.
  • Willingness to work as part of a team.

Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION:
See Special Requirements.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:
Must have two years experience as a licensed attorney in the practice of law.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:
A Master of Laws degree (LL.M.) will substitute for one year of the 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 Shawna Kincer at Shawna.Kincer@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
Website
kentucky.gov
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