Staff Attorney III

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet•Frankfort, KY

2d•$5,272 - $7,117•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 III 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. The successful candidate will be able to perform the following duties with minimal supervision: Represents the Education and Labor Cabinet in litigation including appeals of unemployment insurance cases to circuit court. Provides legal advice to various agencies within ELC, including the Department of Workforce Development. Provide legal guidance to human resources staff and defend 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. Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities for the selected candidate: 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 and legal research Ability to work independently and as a team member If you are interested in a rewarding opportunity to make a positive difference in our Cabinet, we would love to review your application for the Staff Attorney III position within the Workforce Development Legal Division. 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) 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 United States. ELC will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that ELC has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 999-897-7781 or https://dhs.gov/e-verify

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

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 and legal research
Ability to work independently and as a team member

Responsibilities

Represents the Education and Labor Cabinet in litigation including appeals of unemployment insurance cases to circuit court.
Provides legal advice to various agencies within ELC, including the Department of Workforce Development.
Provide legal guidance to human resources staff and defend 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.