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Document Support Specialist Jobs in Raleigh, NC at Maynard Nexsen
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Staff Attorney III
Pay Grade
18
Salary
$61,419.12 – $82,915.92 Annually
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
125 Holmes St, 2nd Floor
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA
Description
Are you an attorney who would like the challenge of working for the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet?
We offer an opportunity to provide legal advice and representation within the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet, the largest Cabinet in the Commonwealth, to use your skills to represent the Cabinet and its Departments.
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
Handles complex legal issues that are unique, technical and/or controversial in nature and require a high level of original research and analysis for the Cabinet.
Represent the Cabinet, and the various departments, agencies, and staff in complex civil litigation in State and Federal Courts, as well as Administrative Boards and Commissions.
Assists with compliance with Open Records and Open Meetings, including responding to open records requests and appeals.
Perform complex legal research and analysis;
Provide accurate and timely legal advice and assistance;
Assist in drafting and analyzing statutes and regulations;
Assist with drafting and updating policies and procedures;
Handle hearings before administrative bodies;
Provide training to Cabinet staff.
This position provides a unique opportunity to work as a legal team member with the many different departments and agencies within the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet.
The ideal candidate will have:
Good attention to detail;
Knowledge of open records or administrative regulation law;
The ability to maintain confidentiality;
Strong analytical ability;
The ability to work well under pressure; and
A willingness to work as part of a team.
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 Ann Smith at [email protected]
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
Title: Document Support Specialist
Company: Maynard Nexsen
Location: Raleigh, NC
