Staff Attorney III

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10/5/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

2604871

Staff Attorney III

Pay Grade18

Salary

$64,527.60 - $94,892.88 Annually

Employment Type

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

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Hiring Agency

Cabinet for Health & Family Services | Office of the Secretary

Location

455 Park Place, Suite 120A

Lexington, KY 40511 USA

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

Description

The Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) is the state agency responsible for administering health and human services to Kentuckians. In the Office of Legal Services (OLS) of CHFS, our mission is to provide reasoned advice, wise counsel, and skilled representation to the Cabinet's Officers, employees, and departments.

The Staff Attorney III will have an office in Fayette County and have duties in regional counties; regional travel may be required.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Draft legal documents, litigation in court, and at administrative hearings.

• Legal research and providing legal advice to employees of the Cabinet.

• Draft correspondence and/or communicate verbally with members authorized representatives, insurance agents, application assister, and/or other interested and authorized parties regarding findings and/or resolution of members' complaints.

• Will assist with open record requests.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills and abilities include, but are not limited to:

• Highly organized with strong independent research skills and a team player.

• Attention to detail and time management skills.

• Think analytically, effectively, and accurately.

• Ability to communicate both written and verbally, as well as collaborate well with others.

• Have extensive litigation and courtroom experience.

The Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) 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 U.S. CHFS will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed your form I-9.

For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that CHFS has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department for Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 orhttps://www.e-verify.gov/.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION:See Special Requirements.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:Must have two 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 Crockett [email protected] ([email protected] ?Subject=2604871 - Staff Attorney III) or 859-244-4411.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D