Staff Attorney III

Final date to receive applications
1/25/2026 (7:00 PM EST)

Job
26-00291

Position Title
Staff Attorney III

Pay Grade
18

Salary
$63,262.08 - $94,892.88 Annually

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

Hiring Agency
Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Office of the Secretary

Location
125 Holmes Street, Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

The Justice and Public Safety Cabinet is the second largest cabinet in the Commonwealth and includes the Kentucky State Police, the Department of Criminal Justice Training, the Department of Juvenile Justice, the Department of Corrections, and other offices.

The Cabinet offers an opportunity to provide legal advice and representation for the cabinet and its departments for civil rights, constitutional questions, employment law, and other civil litigation in both federal and state courts and before administrative bodies.

• Provide high-level original specialized legal services, including drafting, revising, and conducting complex legal research and analysis relating to Kentucky Open Records Act (KORA) requests; advise clients concerning novel or complex issues arising under KORA; handle related administrative and civil litigation, prepare briefs, and conduct oral arguments; provide training on related matters; and report to the General Counsel on all related matters and issues.
• Provide high-level original specialized legal services, including drafting and conducting complex legal research and analysis relating to agreements and requisitions; advise clients of the form, content, and structure of agreements; appear before the Government Contract Review Committee; negotiate with vendors; provide training on related matters; and report to the General Counsel on all related matters and issues.
• Provide high-level original specialized legal services, including drafting and conducting complex legal research and analysis relating to the promulgation of administrative regulations; advise clients as to the form, content, and structure of regulations; appear before the Administrative Regulation Review Subcommittee; provide training on related matters; and report to the General Counsel on all related matters and issues.

• Good attention to detail
• Knowledge of open records law
• Knowledge of administrative regulation and contract law
• Strong analytical ability
• A willingness to work as part of a team.

Education
See Special Requirements.

Experience, Training, or Skills
Must have two years experience as a licensed attorney in the practice of law.

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

None.

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.

Duties are performed primarily in both office and courtroom settings. Travel is required.

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 Ann Smith th.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D