General Counsel (Non-Merit)

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7/1/2024 (8:00 PM EDT)

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General Counsel (Non-Merit)

Salary

$80,000.00 - $100000.00 Annually

Employment Type

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

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Hiring Agency

General Government Cabinet | Personnel Board

Location

1025 Capital Center Drive St

Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

Description

Are you a leader in the legal field? Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to become part of a close- knit legal team committed to serving the Commonwealth of Kentucky? The Kentucky Personnel Board is seeking to fill our unclassified (non-merit) General Counsel position.

Candidates must possess:

• J.D. Degree from ABA-accredited law school

• Admission to Kentucky Bar

• Experience in administrative law practice or related area of law

• Strong oral and written communication skills; proven ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups

• Attention to detail

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe

• Strong organizational skills

• Strong legal writing skills

• Ability to review documents for accuracy

• Commitment to timely meeting deadlines

• Ability to adapt to work pressures and changing priorities

• Ability to work independently and as a team member

• Ability to be certified as a Hearing Officer

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

• Providing general legal advice and recommendations to the Personnel Board and to agency staff

• Performing legal research and writing on issues related to Personnel Board's mission, duties and agenda

• Preparing recommended orders and legal opinions

• Reviewing and drafting responses to Open Records Requests, subpoenas, and agency requests

• Routinely works on complex legal problems in which analysis of situations and/or facts require an in- depth evaluation of various factors

• Interpreting and providing legal guidance on KRS Chapter 18A, KRS Chapter 13B, and 101 KAR

• Utilizing case management software to facilitate tracking of appeals

• Working autonomously and manages work independently;

• Determining methods and procedures on new assignments and coordinating legal projects with Executive Director, Personnel Board, and/or subject matter experts

• Providing statutory/regulatory interpretation; review proposed legislation affecting the Board's mission and daily activities; draft new or review/revise current statutes and regulations as needed

• Performing other duties as assigned by Executive Director and/or Personnel Board

Preferred skills include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Experience in employment litigation

• Experience with employment investigations or administrative investigations

• Supervisory experience

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Gwen McDonald at GwenR.McDonald@ky.gov

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D