Staff Attorney II

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 58,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Finance & Administration Cabinet, Office of the Secretary, is seeking a Staff Attorney II to join its Office of Legal Services in Frankfort.

The role handles real property, procurement matters, litigation, and policy input. Requires KY law license, at least one year experience; LL.M. can substitute; travel required; benefits include state employee package.

Qualifications

• Must have one year of experience as a licensed attorney in the practice of law or one year of supervised practice under Kentucky Supreme Court Rule (SCR) 2.116, or a combination totaling at least one year of experience.
• A Master of Laws degree (LL.M.) will substitute for the one year required experience.
• 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, 2.112 or 2.117.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to the Cabinet's Office General Counsel regarding real property and procurement matters, including reviewing real estate instruments and title documents, drafting legal instruments for property transactions, and researching real property issues.
• Litigate cases involving the Cabinet in administrative proceedings and state/federal court.
• Provide legal input on policies, regulations, and legislation related to financial management, IT, procurement, and real property.
• Perform contract review and handle matters involving the Kentucky Model Procurement Code.

Skills

Licensed attorney

Education

Master of Laws degree (LL.M.)

Job description

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Job ID

2605090

Position Title

Staff Attorney II

Pay Grade

17

Salary

$5,214.22 - $7,821.32 Monthly

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK

Hiring Agency

Finance & Administration Cabinet | Office of the Secretary

Location

200 Mero Street 5th Floor
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

Description

The Office of Legal Services for the Finance and Administration Cabinet provides a wide arrayoflegal services including, but not limited to, legal advice related to statewide procurement, propertyacquisitions and transfers, human resource administration, equal employment opportunity matters, and KentuckyOpen Records Act requests. Attorneys in this office often represent the Cabinet before administrative boardsand at all levels of state and federal Court. We are looking for an attorney with the highest level ofprofessionalism, integrity, and excellence to become part of our dedicated and positive team.

This position provides attractive benefits that come with a professional career as a state employee,including: competitive pay; paid holidays and time off; potential career advancement such as promotions oraccess to internal mobility positions; health, vision, dental and life insurance; and, participation in thestate retirement plan.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to the Cabinet's Office General Counsel regarding various real property andprocurement matters, including reviewing real estate instruments and title documents, drafting legalinstruments for property transactions, and providing research or solutions to various real property relatedissues brought to the Office of General Counsel by internal and external agencies. In some cases, providesupport on litigation involving real estate titles or other real estate related issues.
• Litigate cases involving the Cabinet throughout administrative proceedings and at all levels of stateand federal court.
• Provide legal input on Cabinet policies and procedures, administrative regulations, and proposedlegislation relating to financial management, information technology, public procurement, and real property.
• Perform contract review, provide input related to statewide or agency specific procurement, and handlelegal matters involving the Kentucky Model Procurement Code.

Key Skills

• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent organization and attention to detail.
• Analyze and develop solutions for complex and novel property related issues brough to the Cabinet for resolution.
• Exceptional oral and written communication expertise.
• Positive attitude
• Self-starter

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: See Special Requirements.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have one year of experience as a licensed attorney in the practice of law or one year of supervised practice under Kentucky Supreme Court Rule (SCR) 2.116, or a combination totaling at least one year of experience.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: A Master of Laws degree (LL.M.) will substitute for the one year 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). Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials.

Working Conditions

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

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

Contact

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Marlene Mundine at [e-mail] or 502-564-6601.

Equal Opportunity

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D