Staff Attorney III

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

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky's Office of the Secretary, Cabinet for Health and Family Services, seeks a Staff Attorney III in Lexington with duties in regional counties; telecommuting may be authorized. The role requires strong litigation experience, excellent research, and clear communication, with travel to regional counties as needed.

The position includes a probationary period and requires active bar admission in Kentucky, along with ongoing licensure maintenance and compliance with state rules.

Qualifications

• Must have two years experience as a licensed attorney in the practice of law.
• Master of Laws degree (LL.M.) will substitute for one year of the required experience.
• Must maintain any required licensure(s) and credentials for the length of employment.

Responsibilities

• Draft legal documents, litigate in court and at administrative hearings.
• Provide legal research and advice to CHFS employees.
• Draft correspondence and communicate with authorized parties regarding findings or resolutions of complaints.
• Assist with open records requests.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Litigation experience

Strong research

Written and verbal communication

Team player

Detail oriented

Education

Licensed attorney in Kentucky

Job description

Staff Attorney III

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

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

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

Location: 455 Park Place, Suite 120A
Lexington, KY 40511 USA
The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.

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 Fayette County and have duties in regional counties; regionaltravel may be required.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Draft legal documents, 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 ofmembers' 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.
• Ability to communicate both written and verbally, as well as collaborate well with others.
• Have extensive litigation and courtroom experience.

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/.

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