What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Attorney III position at Commonwealth of Kentucky?
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12/12/2023 (7:00 PM EST)
23-10064
Staff Attorney III
Pay Grade
17
Salary
$75,051.60 Annually
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
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Hiring Agency
Cabinet for Health & Family Services | Office of the Secretary
Location
130 West 43rd Street
Covington, KY 41015 USA
The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.
Covington, KY 41015 USA
The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.
Description
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 office is in Covington and will also have duties throughout Kenton and other surrounding counties, so travel may be required.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
The Staff Attorney III office is in Covington and will also have duties throughout Kenton and other surrounding counties, so travel may be required.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- 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.
- 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.
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 Leeanne Applegate at leeanne.applegate@ky.gov or 502-564-7905.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
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