Staff Attorney II

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet•Frankfort, KY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet advances education, workforce development, and economic opportunity across the Commonwealth. The Cabinet provides education and training programs, employment and reemployment services, and workforce support to help Kentuckians gain skills, find meaningful work, and connect with employers. It also partners with education providers, workforce boards, and employers to align training with labor market needs and oversees labor programs that promote fair and safe workplaces. Take advantage of this opportunity to join our team and make a difference in Kentucky! We are seeking a reliable, self-motivated individual to serve in a full-time role for the employers and employees across the Commonwealth. This position is in the Workforce Development Legal Division, working as a Staff Attorney II in the Office of Legal Services at the Education and Labor Cabinet. The position will be based in Franklin County. The ability to telecommute may be available up to two days per week after successful completion of a probationary period. This position provides a variety of legal services such as providing legal support to a variety of Cabinet programs, reviewing contracts, processing requests under the Kentucky Open Records Act, and defending administrative appeal matters for the Education and Labor Cabinet.

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.
The successful candidate will be required to ensure the safeguarding and security of all confidential and sensitive information and will be required to complete training, sign acknowledgements, follow all policies and adhere to all statutes and requirements pertaining to the safeguarding and security of confidential and sensitive information while employed and after employment ends.

Nice To Haves

Administrative law experience.
Kentucky Open Records Act experience.
Strong organizational skills.
Strong oral and written advocacy skills; ability to communicate effectively.
Attention to detail.
Microsoft Office (WORD, EXCEL, OUTLOOK).
Ability to review documentation for accuracy and legal compliance.
Committed to meeting deadlines.
Ability to work a variety of legal matters with changing priorities.
Experience in information gathering/legal research.
Ability to work independently and as a team member.

Responsibilities

Represents the Education and Labor Cabinet (the Cabinet) in litigation of unemployment insurance cases and administrative appeals.
Performs extensive research of unemployment insurance laws and former case details and determinations.
Consults with other attorneys on complex cases.
Provides legal guidance to human resource staff and defends the Cabinet in personnel board actions.
Reviews Open Records Requests, subpoenas, and other requests for records, and drafts responses to those requests in accordance with applicable law.
Provides legal services for legislative activities of the Cabinet, including, but not limited to, formulating and promulgating regulations, drafting proposed legislation, and reviewing proposed legislation.