Staff Attorney III
About The Position
The Kentucky Finance and Administration Cabinet is the hub of all state government operations, with wide-ranging duties including policy development, procurement of goods and services, stewardship of state facilities, technology administration, and risk management. The Office of General Counsel provides legal representation and direction for Finance in its many roles, with numerous professional development opportunities and novel issues of law available for OGC attorneys to explore. Finance's Office of General Counsel is seeking a Staff Attorney II to defend drivers of Commonwealth vehicles in automobile litigation throughout the state, and to assist the Coordinating Counsel of the Kentucky Self-Insured Auto Program (KSAP) in administering KSAP litigation. The position will work closely with Finance's Division of State Risk and Insurance Services, providing legal assistance as required, and perform other duties within OGC as assigned.
Requirements
- Must have two years 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 (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.
- Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials.
Nice To Haves
- Trial court experience
- Experience in drafting legal pleadings
- Knowledge of insurance-related issues
- Strong desire to aggressively defend Commonwealth employees at trial and related litigation
- Flexible and able to adapt to new assignments and legal issues quickly
Responsibilities
- Provide legal defense for automobile claims brought against drivers of state vehicles throughout the Commonwealth
- Assist Kentucky Self-Insured Auto Program Coordinating Counsel in administering KSAP claims.
- Provide legal advice and assistance to Finance's Division of State Risk and Insurance Services, primarily regarding issues related to automotive and property insurance.
- Assist with other OGC issues including contracts, open records, personnel, technology, and property transfers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
