Staff Attorney III

Responsibilities

• Performs a high level of original specialized legal services, including drafting, revising, and conducting complex legal research and analysis relating to Kentucky Open Records Act (KORA) requests; advising clients concerning novel or complex issues arising under KORA; handling related administrative and civil litigation, preparing briefs, and conducting oral arguments;
• Provides training on related matters;
• Reports to the General Counsel on all related matters and issues;
• Performs a high level of original specialized legal services, including drafting and conducting complex legal research and analysis relating to agreements and requisitions; advising clients of the form, content, and structure of agreements; appearing before the Gov't. Contract Review Committee; negotiating with vendors;
• Provides training on related matters;
• Reports to the General Counsel on all related matters and issues;
• Performs a high level of original specialized legal services, including drafting and conducting complex legal research and analysis relating to the promulgation of administrative regulations; advising clients as to the form, content, and structure of regulations; appearing before the Administrative Regulation Review Subcommittee;
• Provides training on related matters;
• Reports to the General Counsel on all related matters and issues.

Requirements

• Must have two years experience as a licensed attorney in the practice of law.
• 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).
• Maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification.

Qualifications

• 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

Skills

• Good attention to detail;
• Knowledge of open records law;
• Knowledge of administrative regulation and contract law;
• Strong analytical ability;
• A willingness to work as part of a team.

Benefits

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

Pay

Salary: $5,271.84 - $7,907.74 Monthly

Schedule

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