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5/7/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)
26-02015
Staff Attorney II
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
Education & Labor Cabinet | Office of the Secretary
Location
500 Mero Street, 3rd Floor
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA
Description
The Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet advances education, workforce development, and economic opportunity
across the Commonwealth. The Cabinet provides education and training programs, employment and reemployment
services, and workforce support to help Kentuckians gain skills, find meaningful work, and connect with
employers. It also partners with education providers, workforce boards, and employers to align training with
labor market needs and oversees labor programs that promote fair and safe workplaces.
Take advantage of this opportunity to join our team and make a difference in Kentucky! We are seeking a
reliable, self-motivated individual to serve in a full-time role for the employers and employees across the
Commonwealth.
This position is in the Workforce Development Legal Division, working as a Staff Attorney II in the Office of
Legal Services at the Education and Labor Cabinet. The position will be based in Franklin County. The
ability to telecommute may be available up to two days per week after successful completion of a probationary
period.
This position provides a variety of legal services such as providing legal support to a variety of Cabinet
programs, reviewing contracts, processing requests under the Kentucky Open Records Act, and defending
administrative appeal matters for the Education and Labor Cabinet.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Represents the Education and Labor Cabinet (the Cabinet) in litigation of unemployment insurance cases and
administrative appeals. Performs extensive research of unemployment insurance laws and former case details and
determinations. Consults with other attorneys on complex cases. - Provides legal guidance to human resource staff and defends the Cabinet in personnel board actions.
- Reviews Open Records Requests, subpoenas, and other requests for records, and drafts responses to those
requests in accordance with applicable law. - Provides legal services for legislative activities of the Cabinet, including, but not limited to,
formulating and promulgating regulations, drafting proposed legislation, and reviewing proposed legislation.
Skills and Expectations include but are not limited to the following:
- Administrative law experience.
- Kentucky Open Records Act experience.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Strong oral and written advocacy skills; ability to communicate effectively.
- Attention to detail.
- Microsoft Office (WORD, EXCEL, OUTLOOK).
- Ability to review documentation for accuracy and legal compliance.
- Committed to meeting deadlines.
- Ability to work a variety of legal matters with changing priorities.
- Experience in information gathering/legal research.
- Ability to work independently and as a team member.
If you are interested in a rewarding opportunity to make a positive difference in our Cabinet, we would love
to review your application for the Staff Attorney II position within the Workforce Development Legal Division.
This position will have access to confidential and sensitive information. The successful candidate will be
required to ensure the safeguarding and security of all confidential and sensitive information and will be
required to complete training, sign acknowledgements, follow all policies and adhere to all statutes and
requirements pertaining to the safeguarding and security of confidential and sensitive information while
employed and after employment ends.
The Education and Labor Cabinet (ELC) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with
your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. ELC will only use
E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that ELC has violated its E-Verify responsibilities,
please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 999-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION:
See Special Requirements.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:
Must have 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.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:
A Master of Laws degree (LL.M.) will substitute for the one year 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.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
