Staff Attorney III

Advertisement Closes 11/1/2026 (11:59 PM ET) 2605669 Staff Attorney III Pay Grade 18 Salary $64,527.60 - $96,792.24 Annually Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK Click here for more details on state employment.

Hiring Agency General Government Cabinet | Department of Military Affairs Location 100 Minuteman Parkway EOC Building Boone National Guard Center Frankfort, KY 40601 USA Description The Department of Military Affairs is hiring a Staff Attorney III that provides a variety of complex legal services which are characterized by issues which are typically unique, controversial, or technical in nature and require extensive original research and analysis.

Job duties include but are not limited to the following

Provides complex legal services to the Adjutant General, Executive Director for the Office of Management and Administration, agency division directors and staff concerning personnel, procurement, administrative and policy matters. Represents department in appeals and litigation before courts as counsel or co-counsel.

Assists, consults, and coordinates with other agency attorneys and non-attorney staff to address legal matters that affect the Department of Military Affairs. Serves as the agency's Ethics Officer and liaison to the Executive Branch Ethics Commission.

Coordinates with the Office of the Governor, Office of the Attorney General, Staff Judge Advocate, United States Property and Fiscal Office, other federal or state agency attorneys and staff to implement federal or state agreements administered by the agency. Drafts, reviews, and comments on proposed legislation, regulations, internal policies, and procedures.

Addresses complex legal needs of the agency relating to real property under the Department of Military Affairs. 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 Crystal Simpson at [email protected] or 502-607-1541.
• An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D