Civil and Environmental –Attorney Vacancy
The Kentucky Office of the Attorney General, Office of Civil and Environmental Law is seeking highly motivated attorneys interested in public service and upholding the rule of law to join our team of legal professionals. The Office is primarily tasked with defending challenges to state statutes under both the federal and state constitutions, as well as defending claims against state judges, prosecutors, agencies, and employees arising out of the performance of their respective government functions, in both state and federal trial courts. Once joining our team, you will assist the Office in all phases of litigated cases from inception to resolution, including investigation, pleadings, discovery, pre-trial, trial, settlement, and appeal. You will also be an integral part of developing and implementing effective case strategies in collaboration with other team members.
The successful applicant will:
- Have a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school;
- Be admitted to the Kentucky bar or eligible to seek admission to the Kentucky bar by examination or motion; and
- Have strong research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
Five or more years of civil litigation experience preferred, but attorneys with less than five years' experience will be considered and are encouraged to apply.
Salary and benefits: $75,000-$100,000 commensurate upon experience Benefits available for Commonwealth of Kentucky employees can be found here Benefits and Programs (ky.gov)
Contact: Please provide your resume to Stacy Woodrum, Executive Director, Office of Management and Budget, at stacyr.woodrum@ky.gov
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Special Attorney - Electric Reliability issues
The Commonwealth of Kentucky, Office of the Attorney General, is looking to fill a Special Attorney (non-merit) position to handle diverse civil litigation at both the trial and appellate levels in state and federal courts and administrative forums. Matters would involve but not necessarily be limited to energy, utilities, environmental, and constitutional issues with an emphasis on regulatory challenges to electric reliability. Compensation to be determined based on experience. Benefits available for Commonwealth of Kentucky employees can be found here Benefits and Programs (ky.gov)
Interested candidates can submit a résumé to Stacy Woodrum (stacyr.woodrum@ky.gov)
Salary Range: $75,000-$100,000