Staff Attorney III

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Covington (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky, Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Office of the Secretary, is seeking a Staff Attorney III in Covington, KY. The role involves drafting legal documents, performing litigation tasks, and providing legal advice to state employees.

Some travel and possible telecommuting arrangements may apply. Requirements include admission to the Kentucky bar and at least two years of licensed attorney experience; a Master of Laws may substitute for a year of experience.

Qualifications

• Must be admitted to practice law and in good standing in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
• Two years of experience as a licensed attorney in the practice of law.
• LL.M. degree may substitute for one year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Draft legal documents and litigation in court and at administrative hearings.
• Conduct legal research and provide legal advice to Cabinet employees.
• Draft correspondence and communicate with authorized representatives and other parties regarding findings and resolutions of complaints.
• Assist with open records requests.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Legal research and analysis

Drafting legal documents

Legal advisement

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bar admission in Kentucky

Job description

Advertisement Closes: 10/5/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

Job ID: 2604870

Staff Attorney III

Pay Grade: 18

Salary: $64,527.60 - $94,892.88 Annually

Employment Type: EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency: Cabinet for Health & Family Services | Office of the Secretary

Location

130 West 43rd Street, Covington, KY 41015 USA

The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.

Description

The Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) is the state agency responsible for administering health andhuman services to Kentuckians. In the Office of Legal Services (OLS) of CHFS, our mission is to providereasoned advice, wise counsel, and skilled representation to the Cabinet's Officers, employees, anddepartments.

The Staff Attorney III will have an office in Kenton County and have duties in surrounding counties; travelmay be required.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Draft legal documents and litigation in court, and at administrative hearings.
• Legal research and providing legal advice to employees of the Cabinet.
• Draft correspondence and/or communicate verbally with members authorized representatives, insurance agents,application assister, and/or other interested and authorized parties regarding findings and/or resolution of members' complaints.
• Will assist with open record requests.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills and abilities include, but are not limited to:

• Highly organized with strong independent research skills and a team player.
• Attention to detail and time management skills.
• Think analytically, effectively, and accurately.
• Able to communicate both written and verbally, as well as collaborate well with others.

The Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federalgovernment with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. CHFS willonly use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed your form I-9.

For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that CHFS has violated its E-Verify responsibilities,please contact the Department for Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: See Special Requirements.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have two years experience as a licensed attorney in the practice of law.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: A Master of Laws degree (LL.M.) will substitute for one year of the 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.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Jessica Crockett at [e-mail] or 859-244-4411.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D