What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Attorney II position at Commonwealth of Kentucky - Public Protection Cabinet | Department of Insurance?

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5/13/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)

26-02048

Staff Attorney II

Pay Grade 17

Salary

$4,792.46 - $7,188.68 Monthly

Employment Type

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

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Hiring Agency

Public Protection Cabinet | Department of Insurance

Location

500 Mero Street
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

Description

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

The Kentucky Department of Insurance regulates the Commonwealth’s insurance market, licenses agents and other insurance professionals, monitors the financial condition of companies, educates consumers to make wise choices, and ensures Kentuckians are treated fairly in the marketplace.

We are looking for a Staff Attorney II to join our team of highly skilled professionals. As a Staff Attorney II, you will provide a variety of legal services for the Department of Insurance requiring extensive research and analysis.

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

Provides legal advice and representation to the Department of Insurance on a broad range of moderately complex matters relating to the legal framework of the insurance industry.
Reviews proposed legislation, administrative regulations, opinions, bulletins, and orders and conducts extensive research to provide legal analysis and recommendations to the department on any potential unique impact of the proposals.
Prepares required pleadings and witness coordination, litigates, and argues routine and some complex administrative matters, which occasionally involve unsettled case law.
Responds to inquiries from the public, insurance industry, and other government agencies related to routine and some complex matters.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Preferred skills and abilities:

Attention to detail
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Time management
Teamwork
Organization skills

Reasons to work for us include:

Paid time off (sick and vacation) plus paid holidays
Training and career development opportunities; paid continuing education
Affordable health insurance with optional Health Reimbursement Account and first day health insurance coverage
Life insurance
Retirement
Optional Deferred Compensation program (401K)
Wellness incentive programs
Employee discounts on electronics; health and wellness; retail; travel, events and entertainment; and services and education
Telecommuting and flexible work schedules

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

If you are interested in a challenging yet rewarding career where you can make a positive impact in your community, we would love to review your application for the Staff Attorney II position with the Department of Insurance

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.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Shawn Boggs at Shawn.Boggs@ky.gov or 502-782-5228.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

Salary : $57,510 - $86,264

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