Special Attorney (Non-Merit)

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Company: Commonwealth of Kentucky

Location: Frankfort, KY 40601

Description:

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Special Attorney (Non-Merit)

Salary

$75,000.00 - $100000.00 Annually

Employment Type

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

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Hiring Agency

General Government Cabinet | Attorney General

Location

700 Capitol Avenue
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

Description

The Kentucky Office of the Attorney General, office of Civil and Environmental Law is seeking a highlymotivated attorney interested in public service and upholding the rule of law to join our team of legalprofessionals.

The office is primarily tasked with defending challenges to state statutes under both thefederal and state constitutions, as well as defending claims against state judges, prosecutors, agencies, andemployees arising out of the performance of their respective government functions, in both state and federaltrial courts.

Once joining our team, you will assist the office in all phases of litigated cases forminception to resolution, including investigation, pleadings, discovery, pre-trial, trial, settlement, andappeal. You will also be an integral part of developing and implementing effective case strategies incollaboration with other team members.

The successful applicant will:
  • Have a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
  • Be admitted to the Kentucky bar or eligible to seek admission to the Kentucky bar by examination or motion
  • Have strong research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
Five or more years of civil litigation preferred, but attorneys with less than five years experience will beconsidered and are encouraged to apply.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION:NONE

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:NONE

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):NONE

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Stacy Woodrum at Stacyr.W[redacted] or Stacy Woodrum.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

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