Staff Attorney III

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11/1/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

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Staff Attorney III

Pay Grade 18

Salary

$5,377.30 - $8,066.02 Monthly

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Office of the Secretary

Location

125 Holmes St

Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

Description The Justice and Public Safety Cabinet is one of the largest Cabinets in the Commonwealth. The Cabinet is comprised of Kentucky State Police, Department of Criminal Justice Training, Department of Juvenile Justice, Department of Corrections, Department of Public Advocacy as well as other offices.

With nearly 8,000 employees and tasked with the responsibility for the Commonwealth’s criminal justice services, the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet and its employees face a wide range of legal issues every day.

We are seeking an experienced attorney to join the Justice Cabinet’s Office of Legal Services to provide legal advice for the Cabinet and its agencies. Our attorneys provide legal advice for Cabinet officers, employees, and departments on a myriad of issues, such as employment and administrative law matters, regulatory and statutory interpretation, legislative initiatives, and a wide range of civil legal questions.

Our attorneys also provide representation before administrative bodies and in state and federal court in any matters involving the Cabinet. This position offers competitive benefits, a collegial atmosphere, intriguing legal questions, and the potential for oral argument before both federal and state appellate courts.

Responsibilities

May Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Responsible for federal and state civil litigation.
• Represent agency during administrative hearings.
• Perform complex legal research and analysis.
• Prepare appellate briefs and oral arguments.
• Provide accurate and timely legal advice and assistance.
• Assist with open records questions and appeals.
• Assist with drafting and updating regulations and policies and procedures.
• Provide guidance to Cabinet staff.
• Draft and review contracts and memoranda of agreement and understanding.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with trial or administrative hearings.
• Attentive to detail.
• Familiarity with open records law.
• Knowledge of administrative regulation or contract law.
• Strong analytical ability.
• Willingness to work as part of a team.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION:

See Special Requirements.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS

Must have two years experience as a licensed attorney in the practice of law.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE

A Master of Laws degree (LL.M.) will substitute for one year of the required experience.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION

• NONE SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): 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.
• Working Conditions Duties are performed primarily in both office and courtroom settings.
• Travel is required.
• Probationary Period This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
• If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Alea Amber Arnett at [email protected] An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D