Senior Attorney

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG); Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 83,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG) seeks a qualified attorney to provide legal counsel and representation to its departments, boards, and officials. The role requires drafting pleadings, contracts, and opinions, and representing LFUCG in state and federal courts.

Minimum qualifications include a Juris Doctor and two years of related experience. The position is exempt, not eligible for overtime, with a compensatory time program. Filing deadline is Sept. 8, 2026.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor
• Two years of related experience

Responsibilities

• Provides representation and counsel to LFUCG departments or divisions
• Drafts legal documents, resolutions, motions, ordinances, contracts, pleadings, briefs and opinions; negotiates revisions
• Researches and analyzes complex legal issues and prepares written analysis and evaluations
• Represents and prepares clients for mediations, informal settlement negotiations and court
• Represents LFUCG in state and federal courts
• Provides legal counsel to boards and commissions
• Supervises paralegals in preparation of pleadings and review of work

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

The Department of Law requests that you please include a copy of your resume with your application. However, failure to include your resume will not disqualify you from the process.

PLEASE NOTE: RESUMES CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE APPLICATION

SALARY

• The minimum salary is $92,449.76 annually.
• This position is not eligible for overtime (exempt); however, the city has a compensatory time leave program for employees that grants leave time for hours worked in excess of 40 hours.
• Pay Grade 530

FILING DEADLINE DATE

The deadline to apply is Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this classification is to provide legal counsel and advice to the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG), its departments, divisions, boards, officials, and employees, and to represent the organization in litigation, negotiations and other matters where legal counsel is required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Juris Doctor
• Two years of related experience

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides representation and counsel to specified departments or divisions
• Drafts legal documents, resolutions, motions, ordinances, contracts, pleadings, briefs and opinions; negotiates revisions
• Researches and analyzes complex legal issues and prepares written analysis and evaluations
• Represents and prepares clients for mediations, informal settlement negotiations and court
• Represents the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government in state and federal courts
• Provides legal counsel to boards and commissions
• Supervises paralegals in preparation of pleadings and review of work

SPECIAL LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

Must be a member of the Kentucky Bar Association

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

All positions require drug testing and background check before employment and may require a post-job offer physical as stated in Ordinances 21-14(b), 22-13 and 23-16.

CLOSING STATEMENT

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 orientation or gender identity in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay and other aspects of employment.