Staff Attorney III
About The Position
The Kentucky Registry of Election Finance is an independent state agency established to oversee campaign finances and help ensure fair elections. It has jurisdiction over campaign finance laws for candidates and political committees, provides daily guidance and training, receives and maintains required filings, and verifies that receipts and expenditures comply with campaign finance statutes. The Staff Attorney III provides complex legal services involving matters that are typically unique, controversial, or technical and require extensive original research and analysis. The role handles campaign finance delinquency and conciliation matters, represents the agency in administrative hearings and court proceedings, prepares legal research and written work, advises and mentors agency staff, and supports records and legislative work. The position is based in the office, with duties performed primarily in office and courtroom settings and travel required. The position reports to the General Counsel during delinquency and conciliation matters.
Requirements
- Must have two years of 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 2.111, 2.112, or 2.117 as applicable.
- Must maintain required licensure, certification, or other credentials for the duration of employment.
- A Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree may substitute for one year of required experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Good problem-solving, technical, and analytical abilities.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Self-motivated.
- Valid driver's license required.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate delinquency and conciliation procedures with the legal secretary concerning late campaign finance reports; investigate potential violations of KRS Chapter 121; prepare conciliation agreements and letters; and report to the General Counsel throughout the process.
- Prepare for and represent the agency in complex administrative hearings under KRS Chapter 13B and in complex cases before state and federal courts, including trials and oral arguments.
- Conduct extensive legal research and analysis; prepare briefs and pleadings; and draft advisory opinions on complex campaign finance matters.
- Train, advise, assist, and mentor agency staff, and consult with other agency attorneys on complex or demanding issues.
- Compile data in response to information requests from the legislature, other governmental agencies, and the public.
- Process open records requests, including records certification; order records from archives and send records for storage; track agency materials and records; and attend archive training when offered.
- Monitor changes in agency laws, rules, and regulations, as well as state, federal, and local laws and relevant court decisions concerning complex campaign finance law.
- Draft and review proposed administrative regulations and assist in drafting legislation.
- Perform other duties as prescribed or required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
