Staff Attorney Mgr​/Asst General Counsel

Overview

Final date to receive applications 2/16/2026 (7:00 PM EST). Position:
Staff Attorney Mgr/Asst General Counsel. Pay Grade 20. Salary: $76,545.36 - $ Annually.

Employment Type:

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

Location:

650 N Buckman St, Shepherdsville, KY 40165 USA. Hiring Agency:
Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Public Advocacy. The department seeks a licensed attorney with four years or more of experience to lead and support criminal justice efforts within the Central Regional Trial Branch Office and regional offices.

• Manages operations of the trial offices throughout the region and supervision of staff.
• Represents people not able to afford an attorney who are charged with criminal offenses in misdemeanor, juvenile, and felony cases, vigorously, effectively, ethically, and with integrity.
• Duties are performed in the office, courtroom, and correctional settings.
• Travel is required.

EDUCATION: See Special Requirements.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR

SKILLS:

Must have five 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.

Duties are performed primarily in both office and courtroom settings. Travel is required.

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 Jennifer Wittmeyer tmeyer or .

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D