Staff Attorney III (FFTL) (Non-Merit)
About The Position
This is a federally funded time-limited (FFTL) position, meaning it is paid entirely as the result of a federal grant. The duration of employment shall not exceed the life of the federal grant that funds the position. An employee appointed to an FFTL position is required to meet the minimum requirements for the classification and is designated as an unclassified (non-merit) employee. An FFTL employee is eligible to receive benefits at the same level as a classified (merit) employee in a permanent position. The Kentucky Unemployment Insurance Commission is seeking a Staff Attorney III. This position will have access to confidential and sensitive information. 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. The Education and Labor Cabinet (ELC) also participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. ELC will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
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.
Nice To Haves
- A Master of Laws degree (LL.M.) will substitute for one year of the required experience.
Responsibilities
- Handles complex legal issues for the Commission and oversees work of UI Staff Attorneys and UI Referees.
- Interprets and applies UI law and regulations when drafting and proofreading proposed orders.
- Makes appropriate revisions to orders drafted by other staff under the manager's authority.
- Provides legal advice to agency personnel.
- Reviews appeals from UI referees.
- Makes revisions as appropriate and when instructed by the Commission Manager and those under their authority related to appeals.
- Drafts correctly reasoned proposed Orders for review and adoption by the KUIC.
- Maintains current knowledge of changes in law, court decisions, and internal policy.
Benefits
- Eligible to receive benefits at the same level as a classified (merit) employee in a permanent position.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
