Find Jobs

Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location

Skip to job details

Apply for this opportunity

To apply for this job, you'll continue to an external website or email application.

Apply Offsite

Commonwealth of Kentucky

Special Attorney (Non-Merit)

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $63,000–$94,000/yr

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Location: Franklin, KY (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/21/2026

Career Insights for Lawyer (General)

See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.

Scorecard

Based on Kentucky data

Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?

Were these scores useful?

What they do

A Lawyer represents clients in legal matters or court proceedings, provides legal advice and draws up legal documents. Works on criminal or civil cases, and either specializes in one area or practices broadly across all areas of law.

$97,732 / year median in Kentucky

+10% projected growth

Explore Career

Job Description

Advertisement Closes 9/4/2026 (11:59 PM ET) 2604362 Special Attorney (Non-Merit) Salary $63,000.00 - $94,000.00 Annually Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH

FULL TIME

INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY

| 18A | 37.5 HR/WK Click here for more details on state employment. Hiring Agency General Government Cabinet | Attorney General Location 1024 Capital Center Drive Franklin, 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.

Job Duties:

Drafting indictments, civil complaints, and briefs Performing case-related research Seeking indictments before grand juries Arguing motions Conducting trials This position is best suited for those with strong advocacy skills who wish to seek justice on behalf of Kentucky's most vulnerable citizens as well its taxpayers. Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION

NONE

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS

NONE Substitute

EDUCATION

for

EXPERIENCE

NONE Substitute

EXPERIENCE

for

EDUCATION

NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

(AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE 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 Apply Now Share Save Job