SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

The Department of Law requests that you please submit a resume with your application. However, failure to include your resume will not disqualify you from the process.

PLEASE NOTE

RESUMES

CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE APPLICATION SALARY

The minimum salary is $76,059.36 annually. This position is not eligible for overtime (exempt); however, the city has a compensatory time leave program for employees that grants leave time for hours worked in excess of forty hours. Pay Grade 526 FILING

DEADLINE DATE

The deadline to apply is Wednesday, October 14, 2026 GENERAL

DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this classification is to provide legal representation and legal counsel to the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government, its departments, divisions, boards, officials, and employees.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Juris Doctor No experience required

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Researches, drafts and reviews documents including motions and other court pleadings, memoranda of law, legal briefs, contracts, internal policies and other communications Advises departments, divisions, boards, officials and employees on legal questions and concerns Represents LFUCG in court and other legal proceedings Prepares legislation Performs related work as assigned

SPECIAL LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

Must be a member of the Kentucky Bar Association or have the ability to become a member within six (6) months of employment for permanent appointment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

All positions require drug testing and background check before employment and may require a post-job offer physical as stated in Ordinances 21-14(b), 22-13 and 23-16.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit LFUCG electronic application through lexingtonky.gov/jobs and attach/upload applicable documents to verify your education, training, certification/license(s), or DD214 (for military preference with appropriate discharge) by filing deadline date.

RESUMES CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE APPLICATION

, but are highly encouraged to be attached/uploaded to the application. Please note that the section titled "Application Questionnaire" has to be completed every time a new or revised application is submitted. Even if other information is pre-filled, the Questionnaire does not transfer.

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APPLICANTS WHO FAIL TO COMPLETE THE ELECTRONIC APPLICATION IN ITS ENTIRETY WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FURTHER

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STATEMENT

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government offers an outstanding benefits package. Links to our most popular benefits are below: Health and wellness benefits: lexingtonky.gov/benefits Paid and unpaid time off benefits: lexingtonky.gov/working/employee-handbook#chapter-4-paid-and-unpaid-time-off-benefits Direct depo sit is required of all employees. The LFUCG is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, and as such is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay and other aspects of employment.

CONTACT INFORMATION

For further information, call, e-mail, or visit: Division of Human Resources 200 East Main St. Lexington, KY 40507

Phone:

(859) 258-3030

Website:

lexingtonky.gov/jobs

E-mail:

jobs@lexingtonky.gov