Municipal Law Attorney

Position Summary: Performs timely, responsible, professional work in the Municipal Law Department. Does related work as required.

Work is performed under the general supervision of the Director of Municipal Law. This is sedentary to light work that requires limited physical effort.

• Responds daily to wide range of legal inquiries from KLC staff, KLC member city officials and employees, as well as local government agencies, city attorneys, and other KLC partners.
• Researches and analyzes complex legal issues related to municipal law, including government structure, taxation, open records and open meetings, alcohol sales, personnel, ethics, finance, planning and zoning, annexation, and many other topics.
• Assists with amicus curiae briefs filed on behalf of KLC in litigation affecting vital city issues.
• Researches and writes articles, memos, reports, and other communication pieces regarding important and timely legal issues for KLC’s member publications.
• Assists with writing and revising municipal law handbooks and other publications developed by the KLC Municipal Law department.
• Prepares and presents seminars and training sessions on municipal law topics for city officials and employees.
• Travels across the commonwealth to provide training and information to city officials, committees and commissions, utility partners, and other KLC partner entities, some evening and weekend travel required.
• Consults with city officials about review and/or creation of personnel policies and ethics codes for legal compliance.
• Develops relationships, interacts, and communicates effectively with KLC members, media, representatives of other organizations and all levels of KLC staff.
• Assists the Director of Municipal Law with other municipal law projects as needed.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:   Knowledge of Kentucky laws and regulations; general knowledge of the principles, methods, practices and procedures utilized in legal research; thorough knowledge of legal office practices, procedures and techniques; thorough knowledge of legal terminology; general knowledge of the municipal law, local governments and procedures of the General Assembly; thorough knowledge of legal recording and filing systems and procedures; experience in group training or public speaking; ability to multi-task while maintaining high quality, accurate work product; organizational skills to coordinate and manage meetings and projects involving members; ability to interact personably and effectively with members, representatives of other organizations and all levels of KLC staff; ability to be self-driven to meet deadlines; ability to effectively present complex ideas both orally and in writing; ability to create, proofread, and edit documents using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Canva, and similar applications; and must possess a professional appearance and conduct for an office setting.

Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited law school.

Special Requirements: Possession of Juris Doctor. Admission to the Kentucky Bar or the ability to obtain admission within one year of the date of hire is required. Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.