Staff Attorney III

About the role

The Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) is the state agency responsible for administering health and human services to Kentuckians. In the Office of Legal Services (OLS) of CHFS, our mission is to provide reasoned advice, wise counsel, and skilled representation to the Cabinet's Officers, employees, and departments. The Staff Attorney III will have an office in Kenton County and have duties in surrounding counties; travel may be required. Duties are performed primarily in both office and courtroom settings. This position has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111. For questions about this advertisement, contact Jessica Crockett at jessica.crockett@ky.gov or 859-244-4411.

Responsibilities

• Draft legal documents and litigation in court, and at administrative hearings.
• Conduct legal research and provide legal advice to employees of the Cabinet.
• Draft correspondence and/or communicate verbally with members, authorized representatives, insurance agents, application assisters, and/or other interested and authorized parties regarding findings and/or resolution of members' complaints.
• Assist with open record requests.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

• Highly organized with strong independent research skills and a team player.
• Attention to detail and time management skills.
• Think analytically, effectively, and accurately.
• Able to communicate both written and verbally, as well as collaborate well with others.

Requirements

• Education: See Special Requirements.
• Experience, training, or skills: Must have two years experience as a licensed attorney in the practice of law.
• Substitution: A Master of Laws degree (LL.M.) will substitute for one year of the required experience.
• Substitution: No experience can be substituted for education.
• Special requirements: 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.

Pay

Pay Grade 18; Salary range: $64,527.60 – $94,892.88 per annum.

Schedule

Employment type: Executive Branch, Full‑time, Ineligible for overtime pay; 37.5 hours per week.