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Staff Attorney III
Commonwealth of KentuckyUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 14 Aug 2026
About the role
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Staff Attorney III
Pay Grade
18
Salary
$5,271.84 - $7,907.74 Monthly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
Hiring Agency
General Government Cabinet | Attorney General
Location
1024 Capital Center Drive
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA
Description
The Office of Medicaid Fraud and Abuse Control operates within Kentucky's Office of Attorney General. It is
the premiere law enforcement agency which investigates and prosecutes cases of Medicaid fraud by medical
providers as well as cases of adult abuse and neglect within medical facilities, long term care facilities,
and room and board homes.
The Office seeks an attorney who has exceptional communication, analytical, and organizational skills to handle a complex litigation caseload containing both fraud, neglect and abuse cases.
Candidates will have the ability to work with a team of other lawyers, investigators, and auditors to fully develop cases for prosecution.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
The Office seeks an attorney who has exceptional communication, analytical, and organizational skills to handle a complex litigation caseload containing both fraud, neglect and abuse cases.
Candidates will have the ability to work with a team of other lawyers, investigators, and auditors to fully develop cases for prosecution.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Drafting indictments, civil complaints, and briefs
- Performing case-related research
- Seeking indictments before grand juries
- Arguing motions
- Conducting trials
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 Matthew Kleinert at matthewh.kleinert@ky.gov or 502-564-5300.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
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