Staff Attorney III (FFTL) (Non-Merit)

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Frankfort (KY); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Commonwealth of Kentucky in Frankfort seeks a Staff Attorney III (FFTL) to oversee UI counsel and handle complex legal matters for the Kentucky Unemployment Insurance Commission. This federally funded FFTL position is paid from a federal grant and is unclassified/non-merit, with full-time hours and travel required.

Candidate must be admitted to practice law in Kentucky, have two years of attorney experience, and may substitute an LL.M. for one year of experience. E-Verify participation applies.

Formación

• Must have two years experience as a licensed attorney in the practice of law.
• A Master of Laws degree (LL.M.) will substitute for one year of the required experience.
• Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
• Must be admitted to practice law and in good standing in Kentucky.

Responsabilidades

• Handles complex UI issues and oversees UI Staff Attorneys and Referees.
• Interprets UI law and drafts orders.
• Revises orders drafted by staff under manager authority.
• Provides legal advice to agency personnel.
• Reviews appeals from UI referees.
• Implements revisions per Commission direction on appeals.
• Drafts proposed orders for KUIC review and adoption.
• Maintains knowledge of changes in law and internal policy.

Conocimientos

Two years attorney experience

Educación

LL.M. degree (substitution)

Descripción del empleo

Advertisement closes: 10/15/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

Job number: 2605266

Staff Attorney III (FFTL)

Pay Grade: 18

Salary: $5,377.30 - $8,066.02 Monthly

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

Hiring Agency: Education & Labor Cabinet | Kentucky Unemployment Insurance Commission

Location: 500 Mero Street, Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

The Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet advances education, workforce development, and economic opportunityacross the Commonwealth. The Cabinet provides education and training programs, employment and reemploymentservices, unemployment insurance, and disability determination services to help Kentuckians gain skills, findwork, and maintain economic stability. It partners with education providers, workforce boards, and employersto align training with labor market needs and oversees labor programs that promote fair and safe workplaces.

This is a federally funded time-limited (FFTL) position. This means it is a position that is paid entirely at the result of a federal grant. The duration of employment shall not exceed the life of the federal grant thatfunds the position. An employee appointed to an FFTL position is required to meet the minimum requirements forthe classification. Further, an employee appointed to an FFTL position is designated as an unclassified (non-merit) employee. An FFTL employee is eligible to receive benefits at the same level as a classified (merit)employee in a permanent position.

The Kentucky Unemployment Insurance Commission is seeking a Staff Attorney III.

Key Responsibilities

• Handles complex legal issues for the Commission and oversees work of UI Staff Attorneys and UI Referees.
• Interprets and applies UI law and regulations when drafting and proofreading proposed orders.
• Makes appropriate revisions to orders drafted by other staff under the manager's authority.
• Provides legal advice to agency personnel.
• Reviews appeals from UI referees.
• Makes revisions as appropriate and when instructed by the Commission Manager and those under theirauthority related to appeals.
• Drafts correctly reasoned proposed Orders for review and adoption by the KUIC.
• Maintains current knowledge of changes in law, court decisions, and internal policy.

This position will have access to confidential and sensitive information. The successful candidate will berequired to ensure the safeguarding and security of all confidential and sensitive information and will berequired to complete training, sign acknowledgements, follow all policies and adhere to all statutes andrequirements pertaining to the safeguarding and security of confidential and sensitive information whileemployed and after employment ends.

The Education and Labor Cabinet (ELC) also participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal governmentwith your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. ELC will only use 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 ELC has violated its E-Verify responsibilities,please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://dhs.gov/e-verify

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.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Elaine Griffith at [e-mail]

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D