Attorney Jobs in Kentucky

An Attorney, also known as a Lawyer, plays a crucial role in the legal industry by providing professional legal advice, interpreting and applying laws, and representing individuals, corporations, and government agencies in court disputes and negotiations. They draft and file legal documents such as lawsuits, appeals, contracts, deeds, and wills. Attorneys might also specialize in certain areas of law such as criminal law, family law, civil rights law, environmental law, or tax law. They must have a comprehensive understanding of legal theories and be able to effectively use laws and precedents to assist their clients.

Attorneys must have a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA), and they must pass their state's bar exam to be certified to practice law. Their work requires excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, research, and public speaking skills. Prior to becoming an attorney, individuals may have roles such as a Law Clerk, Paralegal, or Legal Intern, to gain practical experience in the legal field. These roles often involve conducting legal research, drafting legal documents, and assisting attorneys in preparing for trials and hearings.

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Staff Attorney I

  • Madisonville, KY
  • 10 hours ago
  • Madisonville, KY
  • 10 hours ago

The ideal candidate exhibits exceptional planning and organizational skills, is self-directed and also comfortable working with their defense team which includes other attorneys, investigators, alternative...

Staff Attorney -Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC)-Non-Tenured (NT)

  • Louisville, KY
  • 10 hours ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 10 hours ago

The Jefferson County Family Court has an immediate need for a Staff Attorney....

COA Staff Attorney -Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC)-Non-Tenured (NT)

  • Frankfort, KY
  • 10 hours ago
  • Frankfort, KY
  • 10 hours ago

The Kentucky Court of Appeals has an immediate need for a Staff Attorney....

Staff Attorney Supervisor

  • Frankfort, KY
  • 10 hours ago
  • Frankfort, KY
  • 10 hours ago

Considers all manners of relief for clients and collaborates with other attorneys to obtain this relief. Provides supervision of staff, case assignments and oversight of litigation....

Behavioral Health Advocate - Field Based Southeastern KY

  • Hazard, KY
  • 16 hours ago
  • Hazard, KY
  • 16 hours ago

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by...

Claims Adjuster - Attorney Represented Injury

  • Bowling Green, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Bowling Green, KY
  • 1 day ago

As a claims adjuster specialist, you'll play a critical role managing attorney represented bodily injury (BI) claims....

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by...

Remote Work

Family Advocate/Program Assistant (Temporary FT)

  • Livermore, KY
  • 2 days ago
  • Livermore, KY
  • 2 days ago

Overview At Audubon Area Community Services, we are dedicated to Helping People, Changing Lives, and Strengthening Communities. This is why we exist as an organization. Each and every service we...

Customer Solutions Advocate(Collections)

  • Newport, KY
  • 3 days ago
  • Newport, KY
  • 3 days ago

Make banking a Fifth Third better We connect great people to great opportunities. Are you ready to take the next step? Discover a career in banking at Fifth Third Bank. GENERAL FUNCTION: Under...

Associate Attorney - Construction (2+ years)

  • Louisville, KY
  • 3 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 3 days ago

We have an immediate opening for a Construction Associate Attorney with a minimum of at least two years of experience and welcome all experience levels beyond this to apply....

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Insurance Defense Attorney in Kentucky

  • Frankfort, KY
  • 3 days ago
  • Frankfort, KY
  • 3 days ago

Handle all aspects of insurance defense litigation, including case strategy, motion practice, discovery, depositions, and trial preparation....

Insurance Defense Attorney in Kentucky

  • Bowling Green, KY
  • 3 days ago
  • Bowling Green, KY
  • 3 days ago

Handle all aspects of insurance defense litigation, including case strategy, motion practice, discovery, depositions, and trial preparation....

Insurance Defense Attorney in Kentucky

  • Owensboro, KY
  • 3 days ago
  • Owensboro, KY
  • 3 days ago

Handle all aspects of insurance defense litigation, including case strategy, motion practice, discovery, depositions, and trial preparation....

Insurance Defense Attorney in Kentucky

  • Paducah, KY
  • 3 days ago
  • Paducah, KY
  • 3 days ago

Handle all aspects of insurance defense litigation, including case strategy, motion practice, discovery, depositions, and trial preparation....

Insurance Defense Attorney in Kentucky

  • Covington, KY
  • 3 days ago
  • Covington, KY
  • 3 days ago

Handle all aspects of insurance defense litigation, including case strategy, motion practice, discovery, depositions, and trial preparation....

Demographic Data for Kentucky

Moving to Kentucky? Find some basic demographic data about Kentucky below.


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Salary for Attorney Jobs in Kentucky

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireLegal research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Attorneys in Kentucky offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
73.2%
Bachelor's Degree
12.7%
Master's Degree
7.2%
Associate's Degree
3.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.7%
High School or GED
1.6%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Attorneys in Kentucky
2-4 years
50.8%
None
15.4%
10+ years
11.8%
Less than 1 year
5.9%
1-2 years
5.8%
6-8 years
5.4%
4-6 years
4.8%


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