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10/13/2026 (11:59 PM ET)
2605185
Staff Attorney Mgr/Asst General Counsel
Pay Grade 20
$6,506.34 - $9,759.60 Monthly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
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Hiring Agency
General Government Cabinet | Human Rights Commission
312 Whittington Parkway, Suite 020
Louisville, KY 40222 USA
Description
Do you have a passion for civil rights and the preservation of those rights for others?
The Kentucky Commission on Human Rights (KCHR) is the premier civil rights agency in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The Commission seeks to eradicate discrimination in the Commonwealth through enforcement of the Kentucky Civil Rights Act. To do this, the agency receives, investigates, and litigates complaints of discrimination.
KCHR looks for individuals who have a demonstrated passion for civil rights and years of experience working in civil rights and justice-oriented positions, on behalf of Kentucky’s protected classes. We seek persons who understand and are driven by the belief that all Kentuckians deserve to be treated equally in securing and maintaining housing and employment, and in places of public accommodation.
Reporting to the Executive Director, this position coordinates and manages the delivery of legal services to a state administrative agency.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
EDUCATION: See Special Requirements.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have five 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 Brandon Ross at brandon.ross@ky.gov or 502 764 2756.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
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