Staff Attorney II
About The Position
The Office of Legal Services for the Finance and Administration Cabinet (Cabinet) provides a wide array of legal services including, but not limited to, legal advice related to statewide procurement, property acquisitions and transfers, human resource administration, equal employment opportunity matters, and Kentucky Open Records Act requests. Attorneys in this office often represent the Cabinet before administrative boards and at all levels of state and federal Court. We are looking for an attorney with the highest level of professionalism, integrity, and excellence to become part of our dedicated and positive team. This position provides attractive benefits that come with a professional career as a state employee, including: competitive pay; paid holidays and time off; potential career advancement such as promotions or access to internal mobility positions; health, vision, dental and life insurance; and, participation in the state retirement plan.
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.
- Ability to work independently.
- Excellent organization and attention to detail.
- Analyze and develop solutions for complex and novel property related issues brough to Finance for resolution.
- Exceptional oral and written communication expertise.
- Positive attitude and is a self-starter.
Nice To Haves
- A Master of Laws degree (LL.M.) will substitute for the one year required experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct support to the Cabinet's Office General Counsel regarding various real property and procurement matters, including reviewing real estate instruments and title documents, drafting legal instruments for property transactions, and providing research or solutions to various real property related issues brought to the Office of General Counsel by internal and external agencies.
- In some cases, provide support on litigation involving real estate titles, or other real estate related issues.
- Litigating cases involving the Cabinet throughout administrative proceedings and at all levels of state and federal court.
- Provide legal input on Cabinet policies and procedures, administrative regulations, and proposed legislation relating to financial management, information technology, public procurement, and real property.
- Perform contract review, provide input related to statewide or agency specific procurement, and handle legal matters involving the Kentucky Model Procurement Code.
Benefits
- competitive pay
- paid holidays and time off
- potential career advancement such as promotions or access to internal mobility positions
- health, vision, dental and life insurance
- participation in the state retirement plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
