Staff Attorney III

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 59,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Telecommuting option

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky Office of Claims and Appeals seeks a Staff Attorney III to handle complex legal issues with strong research and analysis. The role supports boards with opinions, considers final orders, and advises on policy matters in a demanding environment.

Requirements include at least two years as a licensed attorney, Kentucky licensure, and the ability to travel to court settings. Telecommuting may be authorized periodically; compensation reflects the executive branch pay grade.

Qualifications

• Must have two years experience as a licensed attorney in the practice of law.
• Education: See Special Requirements.
• Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: A Master of Laws degree (LL.M.) will substitute for one year of the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Handles legal issues that are unique and technical in nature that may require original legal research and analysis; researches resource materials for information relevant to pending claims, appeals, and other proceedings.
• Reviews Recommended Orders prepared by Hearing Officers and CVCB Clerk; provides legal counsel and opinions to the Board Members, Executive Director, and staff on the merits of cases and advises in regard to the rendition of Final Orders in those claims, appeals, and other proceedings.
• Provides Counsel to Board Members, Executive Director, and staff regarding ongoing investigations and reviews claims to determine merits of processing in various directions. Drafts legal opinions as required; advises in legal phases of policy matters; reviews and makes recommendations on agreements, contracts, and other actions by Board Members, Executive Director, and staff.
• Prepares routine and complex pleadings in connection with claims, appeals, and other court proceedings, and makes appearances in those matters in the Kentucky courts.
• Serves on interagency and intra-agency committees as directed by the Executive Director.
• Ensures open record request are answered in a timely manner in adherence to current statutory requirements.

Skills

Administrative law

Open records

Tax law

Professional

Education

Licensed attorney

Job description

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8/19/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

Pay Grade

18

Salary

$5,271.84 - $7,907.74 Monthly

Employment Type

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

Hiring Agency

Public Protection Cabinet | Office of Claims and Appeals

Location

500 Mero Street
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

Description

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

The Office of Claims and Appeals decides crime victims’ compensation claims, hears and decides appeals on taxassessments, and hears and decides negligence claims filed against any Commonwealth of Kentucky stategovernment agency.

The Office of Claims and Appeals is looking for someone with the highest level of professionalism, integrity,and excellence to become part of its dedicated and positive team. The Office of Claims and Appeals provideslegal and administrative support to the three boards that decide crime victims' compensation claims, hear anddecide appeals on tax assessments, and hear and decide negligence claims filed against any Commonwealth ofKentucky state government agency or employee.

As a Staff Attorney III you will provide a variety of complex legal services which are characterized by issueswhich are typically unique, controversial, or technical in nature and require extensive original research andanalysis.

Responsibilities

• Handles legal issues that are unique and technical in nature that may require original legal research and analysis; researches resource materials for information relevant to pending claims, appeals, and other proceedings.
• Reviews Recommended Orders prepared by Hearing Officers and CVCB Clerk; provides legal counsel and opinions to the Board Members, Executive Director, and staff on the merits of cases and advises in regard to the rendition of Final Orders in those claims, appeals, and other proceedings.
• Provides Counsel to Board Members, Executive Director, and staff regarding ongoing investigations and reviews claims to determine merits of processing in various directions. Drafts legal opinions as required; advises in legal phases of policy matters; reviews and makes recommendations on agreements, contracts, and other actions by Board Members, Executive Director, and staff.
• Prepares routine and complex pleadings in connection with claims, appeals, and other court proceedings, and makes appearances in those matters in the Kentucky courts.
• Serves on interagency and intra-agency committees as directed by the Executive Director.
• Ensures open record request are answered in a timely manner in adherence to current statutory requirements.

Preferred skills and abilities

• Has a background or a strong interest in administrative law arid open records. Tax law experience preferred but not required.
• Has a positive attitude and is a self-starter.
• Is professional, competent, and polite.
• Has excellent computer skills.

Reasons to work for us

• Paid time off (sick and vacation) plus paid holidays
• Overtime and compensatory time
• Affordable health insurance with optional Health Reimbursement Account
• Life insurance
• Retirement
• Wellness incentives program
• Training and career development opportunities; paid continuing education
• Optional Deferred Compensation program (401K)
• Employee discounts on electronics; health and wellness; retail; travel, events and entertainment; and services and education
• Telecommuting and flexible work schedules

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

If you are interested in a challenging yet rewarding career where you can make a positive impact in yourcommunity, we would love to review your application for Staff Attorney III within the Office of Claims andAppeals.

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.

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