Staff Attorney III

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Frankfort (KY); In loco; USD 60.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

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The Commonwealth of Kentucky, Kentucky Registry of Election Finance, seeks a Staff Attorney III to provide advanced legal services and research for campaign finance oversight. The role involves legal representation in hearings, drafting opinions, and consulting on complex matters.

Office-based position in Frankfort with travel; requires Kentucky bar admission and ongoing licensure. Demonstrated legal research, writing, and mentoring abilities are essential.

Competenze

• Two years experience as a licensed attorney.
• Master of Laws (LL.M.) can substitute for one year of experience.
• Must be admitted to practice law and in good standing in Kentucky; maintain licensure.
• Must meet all licensure, certification, or other credentials for length of employment.

Mansioni

• Represent the agency in complex administrative hearings under KRS Chapter 13B and in court proceedings.
• Perform extensive legal research to prepare briefs, pleadings, and advisory opinions.
• Draft conciliation agreements and letters; report progress to General Counsel.
• Mentor and advise other agency staff; collaborate with agency attorneys on complex issues.
• Process information requests and manage agency records, including archives and open records requests.

Conoscenze

Microsoft Excel

Strong written and verbal

Analytical thinking

Organization

Formazione

Admitted to practice law in Kentucky

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Salary

$5,377.30 - $8,066.02 Monthly

Employment Type

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

Location

140 Walnut Street
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

Description

The Kentucky Registry of Election Finance is an independent agency of state government, established by theLegislature to ensure fair elections by way of oversight of campaign finances. The Registry has jurisdictionover campaign finance laws for all candidates and political committees and is responsible for providing dailyguidance to those individuals and entities. The agency also provides training seminars concerning campaignfinance, receives copies of filing papers from County Clerks and the Secretary of State, serves as therepository for all required reports, and verifies that all receipts and expenditures comply with campaignfinance statutes.

The Staff Attorney III will be a highly skilled member of the Registry’s staff who will provide a variety ofcomplex legal services which are characterized by issues which are typically unique, controversial, ortechnical in nature and require extensive original research and analysis.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinates delinquency and conciliation procedures with legal secretary to address the late filing ofcampaign finance reports, investigates potential violations of KRS Chapter 121 requiring extensive researchand analysis, and drafts conciliation agreements and letters, reporting to the General Counsel at all stagesof delinquency and conciliation.
• Prepares for and provides representation for the agency in complex administrative hearings conductedpursuant to KRS Chapter 13B as well as all facets of legal representation for the agency in complex casesbefore state and federal courts, to include trials and oral arguments.
• Performs extensive legal research and analysis in order to prepare legal briefs and pleadings, as wellas to draft advisory opinions pertaining to complex campaign finance matters.
• Trains, advises, assists, and mentors other agency staff. Consults with other agency attorneys oncomplex or more demanding issues.
• Compiles data relating to requests for information by the legislature or other governmental agenciesand the public. Processes open records requests (including records certification), orders records fromarchives and sends records for storage on behalf of agency, keeps track of agency materials and records, andattends archive training when offered.
• Keeps abreast of changes in agency laws, rules, and regulations as well as state, federal, and locallaws, as well as court decisions at the state and federal level relative to complex campaign finance law.Drafts and reviews proposed administrative regulations, and assists in drafting legislation.
• Performs other duties as prescribed.

Skills and Expectations

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Good problem solving, technical, and analytical abilities.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Self-motivated.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Position is not remote. Work will be performed in the office.

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.

Contact

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Leslie Saunders at [e-mail] or 5025732226.

Equal Opportunity Statement

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D