Staff Attorney III
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 Workplace Standards 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:
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
- 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 volume and changing priorities
- Experience in information gathering and legal research
- Ability to work independently and as a team member
Responsibilities
- Handles complex legal matters that are unique and technical in nature regarding Kentucky's Workplace Standards' laws and enforcement.
- Performs extensive original research to prepare pleadings, discovery and motion practice relative to trials, hearing and other court proceedings.
- Under minimal supervision, make legal recommendations on whether violation occurred.
- Performs mediation and settlement negotiations related to violations of Kentucky Revised Statute (KRS) Chapter 338.
- Prepares pleadings including complaints, discovery pleadings, motions and briefs.
- Reviews and responds to Open Records Requests, Wage and Hour and personnel cases.
- Communicate with department employees and leadership on legal issues and provide assistance.
Benefits
- The ability to telecommute may be available up to two days per week after successful completion of a probationary period.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
