What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Attorney III position at Commonwealth of Kentucky - Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Office of the Secretary?

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5/18/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)

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Staff Attorney III

Pay Grade 18

Salary

$5,271.84 - $7,907.74 Monthly

Employment Type

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

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Hiring Agency

Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Office of the Secretary

Location

919 Versailles Rd
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

Description

Kentucky State Police is the premier, full-service law enforcement agency in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. With the highest level of professionalism and integrity the Kentucky State Police works to prevent, reduce and deter crime and the fear of crime, enhance highway safety through education and enforcement, and safeguard property and protect individual rights.

Provides a variety of complex legal services for the Office of Legal Services, Justice and Public Safety Cabinet, which are occasionally characterized by issues which are unique, controversial or technical in nature and require extensive research and analysis; may coordinate the work of other attorney and non-attorney staff; and perform other duties as required.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist in drafting KSP responses to Open Records Act (ORA) requests, including reviewing, editing, and facilitating approval of such responses; provide legal counsel to KSP's custodian of records related to issues arising under the ORA; and handle KSP ORA appeals filed with Office of the Attorney General and circuit and appellate court actions arising under the ORA on behalf of KSP.
Represents the agency and Troopers in their individual capacity in state and federal court involving complex complaints and other claims by drafting responses, filing discovery, pleadings and motions and appearing in court on their behalf and on behalf of the General Counsel as needed.
Assists paralegal in complying with all issued subpoenas for agency records, including reviewing all documents, video and audio files by the deadlines.
Represents the agency when Chapter 18A employees file grievances or complaints against the agency before the Personnel Board.
Conducts complex legal research and analysis of issues related to litigation, as well as issues unique to the Department of Kentucky State Police in order to provide legal opinions to Command Staff.
Instruct KSP cadets during legal blocks at the academy and in-service training for sworn troopers on current legal issues.

Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Knowledge of Open Records Law
Knowledge of Employment Law
Knowledge of Constitutional Law
Must have strong Legal Research and Writing Skills
Attention to Detail
Ability to Maintain Confidentiality
Ability to Work well Under Pressure and Multi-Task
Willingness to be part of a Team

If you are interested in a challenging yet rewarding career with the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet through Kentucky State Police where you can make a positive difference in your local community, we would love to review your application.

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 Shawna Kincer at Shawna.Kincer@ky.gov

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

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