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 Monday, November 2, 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 REQUIREMENT

• 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.

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

CLOSING 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 deposit 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