Staff Attorney II

Advertisement Closes 8/3/2026 (11:59 PM ET) Pay Grade 17; Salary $4,792.46 - $6,469.82 Monthly; Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK Hiring Agency: General Government Cabinet | Department for Local Government Location: 100 Airport Rd 3rd Floor, Frankfort, KY 40601 USA Description Are you an attorney who would like the challenge of working for the Department for Local Government? Are you interested in state and local government law? We offer an opportunity for an attorney with at least two years of experience to provide legal advice and representation within the Department for Local Government and provide technical and compliance assistance to local government officials regarding various federal and state laws. Responsibilities Handling federal and state civil litigation Handling hearings before administrative bodies Performing complex legal research and analysis Preparing appellate briefs and oral arguments Providing accurate and timely legal advice and assistance Assisting with open records questions and appeals Providing training to Department staff and local officials Testifying before legislative bodies Ideal Candidate Good attention to detail Knowledge of employment law Local government law experience Trial or administrative hearing experience Knowledge of open records or administrative regulation law Strong analytical ability The desire to gain trial or administrative hearing experience A willingness to work as part of a team Minimum Requirements Education: At least one year of experience as a licensed attorney in the practice of law or one year of supervised practice under Kentucky Supreme Court Rule (SCR) 2.116, or a combination totaling at least one year of experience; a Master of Laws degree (LL.M.) will substitute for the one‑year required experience. Special Requirements: 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, 2.112, or 2.117; must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment. 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. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D #J-18808-Ljbffr Commonwealth of Kentucky