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Commonwealth of Kentucky · 1 day ago

Staff Attorney III

Shelbyville, KY

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$63K/yr - $95K/yr

2+ years exp

Commonwealth of Kentucky is responsible for administering health and human services to Kentuckians, and they are seeking a Staff Attorney III to provide legal advice and representation. The role involves drafting legal documents, conducting legal research, and assisting with various legal matters for the Cabinet for Health and Family Services.

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Responsibilities

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 communicates verbally with members, authorized representatives, insurance agents, application assisters, and/or other interested and authorized parties regarding findings and/or resolution of members' complaints

Will assist with open records request

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Licensed attorneyLegal researchDrafting legal documentsMaster of Laws (LL.M.)Analytical thinkingAttention to detailTime managementVerbal communicationWritten communicationTeam collaboration

Required

Must have two years experience as a licensed attorney in the practice of law

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