Staff Attorney III
About The Position
The Staff Attorney III works in the Workplace Standards Legal Division within the Office of Legal Services at the Education and Labor Cabinet. The position is based in Franklin County and provides legal support to Cabinet programs, including contract review, processing requests under the Kentucky Open Records Act, and defense of administrative appeal matters. Telecommuting may be available up to two days per week after successful completion of a probationary period. The role handles complex, technically specialized legal matters involving Kentucky Workplace Standards laws and enforcement. It includes legal research and preparation for trials, hearings, and other court proceedings; legal recommendations on alleged violations; mediation and settlement negotiations; preparation of pleadings and briefs; and communication with department employees and leadership. The position has access to confidential and sensitive information, which must be safeguarded in accordance with applicable policies, statutes, and requirements, including after employment ends. Duties are performed primarily in office and courtroom settings, and travel is required. The role requires admission to practice law and good standing in Kentucky, or compliance with specified Kentucky Supreme Court rules for limited or pending admission. The employee must maintain required credentials throughout employment.
Requirements
- Two years of experience as a licensed attorney in the practice of law; an LL.M. degree may substitute for one year of the required experience.
- Must be admitted to practice law and in good standing in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, or comply with Kentucky Supreme Court Rule 2.111, 2.112, or 2.117, as applicable.
- Must maintain required licensure, certifications, or other credentials for the duration of employment.
- Strong organizational skills, oral and written advocacy skills, and effective communication ability.
- Attention to detail and ability to review documentation for accuracy and legal compliance.
- Ability to meet deadlines and manage volume and changing priorities.
- Ability to gather information and conduct legal research.
- Ability to work independently and as a team member.
- Ability to safeguard confidential and sensitive information.
Nice To Haves
- Administrative law experience.
- Kentucky Open Records Act experience.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Responsibilities
- Handle complex and technically specialized legal matters concerning Kentucky Workplace Standards laws and enforcement.
- Conduct extensive original legal research and prepare pleadings, discovery, and motions for trials, hearings, and other court proceedings.
- Make legal recommendations, under minimal supervision, about whether violations occurred.
- Conduct mediation and settlement negotiations related to violations of Kentucky Revised Statute Chapter 338.
- Prepare complaints, discovery pleadings, motions, and briefs.
- Review and respond to Open Records Requests and matters involving wage and hour and personnel cases.
- Communicate with department employees and leadership about legal issues and provide assistance.
- Review contracts, provide legal support to Cabinet programs, and defend administrative appeal matters.
- Safeguard confidential and sensitive information in accordance with applicable policies, statutes, and requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
