Staff Attorney Mgr/Asst General Counsel

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10/8/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

2604733

Staff Attorney Mgr/Asst General Counsel

Pay Grade20

Salary

$6,506.34 - $9,759.60 Monthly

Employment Type

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

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Hiring Agency

General Government Cabinet | Board of Pharmacy

Location

125 Holmes Street, Suite 300

Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute at times. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.

Description

The Kentucky Board of Pharmacy is seeking applications for the position of Staff Attorney Manager/ Assistant General Counsel.

The Kentucky Board of Pharmacy is the licensing agency for all pharmacies, pharmacists, technicians, interns, manufacturers and wholesalers in Kentucky or conducting business with Kentucky.

We are looking for an individual that is highly motivated and organized with the ability to learn and adapt quickly.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Review of investigative case summaries and exhibits for sufficient evidence.

• Attend and advise the case review panel.

• Drafting formal legal documents.

• Litigate formal complaints pursuant to KRS Chapter 13B.

• Advise board inspectors on proper investigative techniques and evidence collection.

• Assist General Counsel and Executive Director in grievance review process.

Skills and Expectations include but are not limited to the following:

• Must be admitted to practice law and in good standing in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

• Prior experience representing a state agency in KRS 13B administrative proceedings.

• Experience drafting or reviewing KRS 13A rulemaking.

• Prior government in-house representation.

• Understanding of the legislative process in Kentucky.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION:See Special Requirements.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:Must have five 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 Jessica Brown [email protected] ([email protected] ?Subject=2604733 - Staff Attorney Mgr/Asst General Counsel) or (502)782-6273.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D