Staff Attorney III at Commonwealth of Kentucky in Frankfort, KY

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10/28/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

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Staff Attorney III

Pay Grade

18

Salary

$5,735.78 - $8,603.76 Monthly

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

Finance & Administration Cabinet | Office of the Secretary

Location

200 Mero Street Frankfort, KY 40622 USA

Description

The Kentucky Finance and Administration Cabinet is the hub of all state government operations, with wide-

ranging duties including policy development, procurement of goods and services, stewardship of state

facilities, technology administration, and risk management. The Office of General Counsel (OGC) provides legal

representation and direction for Finance in its many roles, with numerous professional development

opportunities and novel issues of law available for OGC attorneys to explore.

Finance's Office of General Counsel is seeking a Staff Attorney III to defend drivers of Commonwealth vehicles

in automobile litigation throughout the state, and to assist the Coordinating Counsel of the Kentucky Self-

Insured Auto Program (KSAP) in administering KSAP litigation. The position will work closely with Finance's

Division of State Risk and Insurance Services, providing legal assistance as required.

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

• Provide legal defense for automobile claims brought against drivers of state vehicles throughout the

Commonwealth.

• Assist Kentucky Self-Insured Auto Program Coordinating Counsel in administering KSAP claims.
• Provide legal advice and assistance to Finance's Division of State Risk and Insurance Services,

primarily regarding issues related to automotive and property insurance.

• Assist with other OGC issues including contracts, open records, personnel, technology, and property

transfers.

• Perform other duties within OGC as assigned.

Skills and abilities include, but are not limited to:

• Trial court experience
• Experience in drafting legal pleadings
• Knowledge of insurance-related issues
• Strong desire to aggressively defend Commonwealth employees at trial and related litigation
• Flexible and able to adapt to new assignments and legal issues quickly

If you are interested in a challenging yet rewarding career where you can make a positive difference in state

government, we would be pleased to review your application for Staff Attorney III in the Finance and

Administration Cabinet.

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 Cary Bishop at cary.bishop@ky.gov or 502-564-6660.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D