Staff Attorney III

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Frankfort (AL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cabinet for Health & Family Services (CHFS) seeks a Staff Attorney III to provide seasoned legal services in Frankfort, with duties across Franklin and other counties as travel may be required.

Must be admitted to practice law and in good standing in Kentucky, with at least two years of attorney experience. Travel and courtroom work are expected; telecommuting may be authorized.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Drafting legal documents, litigation in State and Federal court, and at administrative hearings.
• Legal research and providing legal advice to employees of the Cabinet.
• Draft correspondence and/or communicate verbally with staff, citizens, authorized representatives, insuranceagents, and other interested and authorized parties regarding findings and/or resolution of members'complaints.
• Will assist with Open Record Requests.

Job description

Staff Attorney III

Pay Grade18

$63,262.08 - $94,892.88 Annually

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

275 East Main Street
Frankfort, KY 40621
The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency mayterminate 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 Frankfort, and have duties in Franklin and all other counties,so travel may be required.

• Drafting legal documents, litigation in State and Federal court, and at administrative hearings.
• Legal research and providing legal advice to employees of the Cabinet.
• Draft correspondence and/or communicate verbally with staff, citizens, authorized representatives, insuranceagents, and other interested and authorized parties regarding findings and/or resolution of members'complaints.
• Will assist with Open Record Requests.

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

The Cabinet for Health & 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 U.S. CHFS will onlyuse E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that CHFS has violated its E-Verify responsibilities,please contact Department of 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 Blake Vogt at [e-mail] or 502-564-5894.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D