Staff Attorney III

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet•Lexington, VA

6d•$63,262 - $94,893•Hybrid

About The Position

The Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) is the state agency responsible for administering health and human services to Kentuckians. In the Office of Legal Services (OLS) of CHFS, our mission is to provide reasoned advice, wise counsel, and skilled representation to the Cabinet's Officers, employees, and departments. The Staff Attorney III will have an office in Fayette County and have duties in regional counties; regional travel may be required.

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

Highly organized with strong independent research skills and a team player.
Attention to detail and time management skills.
Think analytically, effectively, and accurately.
Able to communicate both written and verbally, as well as collaborate well with others.
Have extensive litigation/courtroom experience.

Responsibilities

Drafting legal documents, litigation in court, and at administrative hearings.
Legal research and providing legal advice to employees of the Cabinet.
Draft correspondence and/or communicate verbally with members authorized representatives, insurance agents, application assister, and/or other interested and authorized parties regarding findings and/or resolution of members' complaints.
Will assist with open record requests.
Performs other duties as assigned.