Attorney (Law)

Kentucky Bar Association; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government is seeking a qualified attorney to provide legal representation and counsel for the city and its departments. This role requires a Juris Doctor and offers an exempt position with competitive salary and benefits.

The attorney will perform research, drafting and review of motions, briefs, contracts, and policies; advise departments on legal questions; represent LFUCG in court; prepare legislation; and perform related work as assigned.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree required.
• No prior experience required.
• Eligible to practice law in Kentucky, or able to become eligible.

Responsibilities

• Researches, drafts and reviews documents including motions, briefs, contracts and internal policies.
• Advises LFUCG departments and officials on legal questions and concerns.
• Represents LFUCG in court and other legal proceedings.
• Prepares legislation.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Skills

Legal research

Legal drafting

Court filings

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

FILING DEADLINE DATE

The deadline to apply is Wednesday, October 14, 2026

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

TheDepartmentofLawrequeststhatyoupleasesubmitaresumewithyourapplication. However, failure to include your resume will not disqualify you from the process.

PLEASENOTE:RESUMESCANNOTBESUBSTITUTEDFORTHE APPLICATION

SALARY

Theminimumsalaryis$76,059.36annually.

Thispositionisnoteligibleforovertime(exempt);however,thecityhasacompensatorytimeleave program for employees that grants leave time for hours worked in excess of forty hours.

PayGrade526

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

ThepurposeofthisclassificationistoprovidelegalrepresentationandlegalcounseltotheLexington-Fayette Urban County Government, its departments, divisions, boards, officials, and employees.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• JurisDoctor
• Noexperience required

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Researches,draftsandreviewsdocumentsincludingmotionsandothercourtpleadings,memorandaof law, legal briefs, contracts, internal policies and other communications
• Advisesdepartments,divisions,boards,officialsandemployeesonlegalquestionsandconcerns
• RepresentsLFUCGincourtandotherlegalproceedings
• Prepareslegislation
• Performsrelatedworkasassigned

SPECIAL LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

MustbeamemberoftheKentuckyBarAssociationorhavetheabilitytobecomeamemberwithinsix(6) months of employment for permanent appointment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

All positions require drug testing and background check before employment and may require a post-job offer physicalasstatedinOrdinances21-14(b),22-13and23-16.

CLOSING STATEMENT

Lexington-FayetteUrbanCountyGovernmentoffersanoutstandingbenefitspackage.Linkstoour most popular benefits are below:

• Healthandwellnessbenefits: lexingtonky.gov/benefits
• Paid and unpaid time off benefits: lexingtonky.gov/working/employee-handbook#chapter-4-paid- and-unpaid-time-off-benefits
• Directdepo sit isrequiredofallemployees.

The LFUCG is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, and as such is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientationorgenderidentityinhiring,promotion,discharge,payandotheraspectsofemployment.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Forfurtherinformation,call,e-mail,orvisit:

DivisionofHuman Resources

200EastMainSt.

Lexington,KY40507

Phone:[phone]

Website:lexingtonky.gov/jobs

E-mail:[e-mail]