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Attorney Development Assistant Jobs in United States at The Ford Agency
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2/23/2025 (7:00 PM EST)
25-00730
Staff Attorney III
Pay Grade
18
Salary
$5,118.26 – $7,677.48 Monthly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
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Hiring Agency
Education & Labor Cabinet | Department of Workers’ Claims
Location
320 Whittington Parkway
Louisville, KY 40222 USA
Description
The Education and Labor Cabinet’s mission is to educate, prepare and train Kentucky’s current and future workforces. Our goal is to create and make continuous improvements to an education and workforce system that prepares Kentuckians for the 21st century workforce, while helping businesses find the skilled workers they need to compete and create jobs in the Commonwealth.
The Education and Labor Cabinet is seeking to fill a Staff Attorney III position located within the Department of Workers’ Claims, Workers Compensation Board.
The preferred candidate for this position will demonstrate the ability to communicate clearly and concisely and work cooperatively with a team. The preferred candidate should have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office products and a history of working with databases and reports. Also, should be a licensed attorney with experience in Workers’ Compensation law.
Job duties include:
Prepare and proofread all orders and decisions for accuracy. Handle complex legal issues that are unique, technical and/or controversial to the Workers’ Compensation Board.
Prepare draft opinions with recommendations. Perform specialized legal services relating to claim files on appeal to the Kentucky Workers’ Compensation Board.
Prepare, proofread, assist, and revise seminar materials and outlines.
Review pending motions and research issues presented. Review claims assigned to Board Member for decisions.
Research related statutes, caselaw, and regulations for issues contained in claims assigned to the Board Member. Prepare summaries of issues and make recommendations for action for pending motions.
This position will have access to confidential and sensitive information. The successful candidate will be required to ensure the safeguarding and security of all confidential and sensitive information and will be required to complete trainings, sign acknowledgements, follow all policies and adhere to all statutes and requirements pertaining to the safeguarding and security of confidential and sensitive information while employed and after employment ends.
The Education and Labor Cabinet (ELC) 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 United States. ELC will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that ELC has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 999-897-7781 or https://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 Michael Alvey at [email protected].
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
Title: Attorney Development Assistant
Company: The Ford Agency
Location: United States
