Entry-Level Public Sector Attorney

NACBA; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government seeks a qualified attorney to provide legal representation and counsel to its departments, boards, and employees. A Juris Doctor is required, and the minimum annual salary is $76,059.36 with a comprehensive benefits package.

No experience is required, but admission to the Kentucky Bar within six months of employment is expected for permanent appointment. The position entails litigation, legislation drafting, and policy advice across LFUCG agencies.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree required.
• Admission to Kentucky Bar or ability to become eligible within six months of employment for permanent appointment.
• No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Researches, drafts and reviews motions, briefs and other court pleadings, memoranda of law, contracts, internal policies and other communications.
• Advises LFUCG departments, divisions, boards, officials and employees 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

Policy analysis

Legal advisory

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government seeks a qualified attorney to provide legal representation and counsel to its departments, boards, and employees. A Juris Doctor is required, and the minimum annual salary is $76,059.36 with a comprehensive benefits package.

No experience is required, but admission to the Kentucky Bar within six months of employment is expected for permanent appointment. The position entails litigation, legislation drafting, and policy advice across LFUCG agencies.