Staff Attorney III

Employment Type: Executive Branch, Full Time, Ineligible for Overtime Pay | 37.5 hours per week

Location: 1260 Louisville Rd, Frankfort, KY 40601, USA. The agency may authorize hybrid telecommuting; this arrangement may be modified or terminated at any time.

About the Role

The Kentucky Public Pensions Authority (KPPA) is seeking a Staff Attorney III for the Division of Advocacy. KPPA administers pension and health insurance benefits for nearly 444,000 state and local government employees, state police officers, and nonteaching staff of local school boards and regional universities. This position involves litigating disability and other administrative cases, appellate litigation, and collaborating with a team of skilled litigators in a collegial environment. KPPA provides access to up-to-date legal research tools and opportunities to attend relevant continuing legal education (CLE) programs.

Responsibilities

• Litigate KRS Chapter 13B administrative hearings, primarily involving disability cases
• Handle appellate litigation and collections
• Perform complex legal research and writing
• Provide legal advice and training on a variety of agency issues
• Review divorce decrees, powers of attorney, guardianship and conservatorship orders, and qualified domestic relations orders

Requirements

• Must have two years of 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 Rules (SCR 2.111, 2.112, or 2.117)
• Must maintain required licensure, certification, or credentials for the duration of employment

Preferred Skills

• Experience with trials or administrative hearings
• Strong oral and written advocacy skills; ability to communicate effectively
• Attention to detail and strong analytical ability
• Willingness to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent computer skills

Benefits

• KPPA retirement plan
• First-day health insurance, with optional dental and vision coverage
• Optional health flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Wellness incentive program
• 12.5 paid holidays per year
• Paid vacation leave and sick leave
• Employer-paid leave
• State employee discounts
• Training and career development opportunities
• Optional deferred compensation programs (401k and 457)
• Flexible work schedules
• Ample parking and a walkable campus

Pay

$7,259.36 - $8,066.02 monthly (Pay Grade 18)

Schedule

37.5 hours per week

Working Conditions

• Duties performed primarily in office and courtroom settings
• Travel is required