Staff Attorney II

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet•Frankfort, KY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Kentucky Department of Insurance regulates the Commonwealth’s insurance market, licenses agents and other insurance professionals, monitors the financial condition of companies, educates consumers to make wise choices, and ensures Kentuckians are treated fairly in the marketplace. We are looking for a Staff Attorney II to join our team of highly skilled professionals. As a Staff Attorney II, you will provide a variety of legal services for the Department of Insurance requiring extensive research and analysis.

Requirements

Must have one year of experience as a licensed attorney in the practice of law or one year of supervised practice under Kentucky Supreme Court Rule (SCR) 2.116, or a combination totaling at least one year of experience.
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.
Currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

Nice To Haves

Attention to detail
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Time management
Teamwork
Organization skills

Responsibilities

Provides legal advice and representation to the Department of Insurance on a broad range of moderately complex matters relating to the legal framework of the insurance industry.
Reviews proposed legislation, administrative regulations, opinions, bulletins, and orders and conducts extensive research to provide legal analysis and recommendations to the department on any potential unique impact of the proposals.
Prepares required pleadings and witness coordination, litigates, and argues routine and some complex administrative matters, which occasionally involve unsettled case law.
Responds to inquiries from the public, insurance industry, and other government agencies related to routine and some complex matters.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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