Description

Do you have a passion for civil rights and the preservation of those rights for others?

The Kentucky Commission on Human Rights (KCHR) is the premier civil rights agency in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The Commission seeks to eradicate discrimination in the Commonwealth through enforcement of the Kentucky Civil Rights Act. To do this, the agency receives, investigates, and litigates complaints of discrimination.

KCHR looks for individuals who have a demonstrated passion for civil rights and years of experience working in civil rights and justice-oriented positions, on behalf of Kentucky’s protected classes. We seek persons who understand and are driven by the belief that all Kentuckians deserve to be treated equally in securing and maintaining housing and employment, and in places of public accommodation. 

Reporting to the Executive Director, this position coordinates and manages the delivery of legal services to a state administrative agency. 

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

        -Coordinates and manages the work of attorney and non-attorney staff in providing legal services to the Agency;

        -Drafts and argues necessary motions and allied court papers;

        -Tries and supervises the trial or hearing of legal actions in administrative forums, courts, and in related appeals;

        -Performs extensive legal research and applies law to a variety of complex legal issues;

        -Reviews and makes recommendations on agreements and other actions by the Agency;

        -Recommends policies and procedures to conform with applicable laws and regulations;

        -Drafts and reviews proposed regulations and legislation to be introduced to the state legislature;

        -Other duties as assigned.

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.

Probationary Period

 This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6[CS3] [BR4]  months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.