Staff Attorney II — Real Property & Procurement

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

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.