Staff Attorney Mgr/Asst General Counsel
About The Position
The Kentucky Commission on Human Rights (KCHR) is the premier civil rights agency in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The Commission seeks to eradicate discrimination in the Commonwealth through enforcement of the Kentucky Civil Rights Act. To do this, the agency receives, investigates, and litigates complaints of discrimination. KCHR looks for individuals who have a demonstrated passion for civil rights and years of experience working in civil rights and justice-oriented positions, on behalf of Kentucky’s protected classes. We seek persons who understand and are driven by the belief that all Kentuckians deserve to be treated equally in securing and maintaining housing and employment, and in places of public accommodation. Reporting to the Executive Director, this position coordinates and manages the delivery of legal services to a state administrative agency.
Requirements
- Must have five 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
- Coordinates and manages the work of attorney and non-attorney staff in providing legal services to the Agency.
- Drafts and argues necessary motions and allied court papers.
- Tries and supervises the trial or hearing of legal actions in administrative forums, courts, and in related appeals.
- Performs extensive legal research and applies law to a variety of complex legal issues.
- Reviews and makes recommendations on agreements and other actions by the Agency.
- Recommends policies and procedures to conform with applicable laws and regulations.
- Drafts and reviews proposed regulations and legislation to be introduced to the state legislature.
- Other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
