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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Patient Advocate Representative - St Josephs

  • North Middletown, KY
  • 19 hours ago
  • North Middletown, KY
  • 19 hours ago

JOB SUMMARY Responsible for screening self-pay patients at hospital bedside for eligibility in various governmental and non-governmental programs. Responsible for identifying all sources of...

Customer Success Advocate II

  • Frankfort, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Frankfort, KY
  • 1 day ago

Lumen Customer Success Advocate II in Frankfort , Kentucky About Lumen Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications - quickly, securely,...

Claims Adjuster Specialist - Attorney Represented Injury share to twitter share to facebook share to linkedin As a claims adjuster specialist, you'll play a critical role managing attorney represented...

Senior Manager, Provider Advocate & Project Team

  • Frankfort, KY
  • 2 days ago
  • Frankfort, KY
  • 2 days ago

CVS Health Senior Manager, Provider Advocate & Project Team in Frankfort , Kentucky At CVS Health, we're building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated...

Staff Attorney III

  • Hopkinsville, KY
  • 2 days ago
  • Hopkinsville, KY
  • 2 days ago

candidate has significant criminal defense experience and exhibits exceptional planning and organizational skills, is self-directed and also comfortable working with their defense team which includes other...

This investigation includes but is not limited to a criminal, civil litigations and regulatory review, employment, education, and credit review (role dependent)....

Legal Services - New Law - Senior Associate

  • Louisville, KY
  • 2 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 2 days ago

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism TRS Consulting Management Level Senior Associate Job Description & Summary At PwC, our people in legal services offer comprehensive legal solutions and...

Medicaid Eligibility Advocate

  • Versailles, KY
  • 4 days ago
  • Versailles, KY
  • 4 days ago

Description Introduction Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a Medicaid Eligibility Advocate with Parallon at Bluegrass...

Medicaid Eligibility Advocate

  • Paris, KY
  • 4 days ago
  • Paris, KY
  • 4 days ago

Description Introduction Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a Medicaid Eligibility Advocate with Parallon at Bourbon Community...

Medicaid Eligibility Advocate

  • Flemingsburg, KY
  • 4 days ago
  • Flemingsburg, KY
  • 4 days ago

Description Introduction Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a Medicaid Eligibility Advocate with Parallon at Fleming County...

Family Advocate

  • Louisa, KY
  • 4 days ago
  • Louisa, KY
  • 4 days ago

Family AdvocateLocation: Fluvanna, Louisa, Albemarle, and Nelson Counties, VA Apply For this Job Aplicar en espanolBase Hourly Pay: $ 19.70 per hour Weeks per Year: 43 Hours Per Week: 40 Job...

Provider Support Advocate - Remote

  • Winchester, KY
  • 6 days ago
  • Winchester, KY
  • 6 days ago

Pearl Interactive Network Provider Support Advocate - Remote in Winchester , Kentucky Pearl Interactive Network is seeking to hire a Remote Provider Support Advocate. The Provider Support Advocate...

Remote Work

Real Estate Attorney

  • Paducah, KY
  • 7 days ago
  • Paducah, KY
  • 7 days ago

Our client is a trusted legal firm specializing in real estate law, offering expert guidance to clients in property transactions, zoning matters, and real estate litigation....

Estate Planning Attorney

  • Lexington, KY
  • 7 days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 7 days ago

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Estate Planning Attorney to join our growing legal team....

Estate Planning Associate Attorney

  • Paducah, KY
  • 8 days ago
  • Paducah, KY
  • 8 days ago

Trust & Estates Associate Attorney Established law firm is seeking a Trust & Estates Associate Attorney to add to their growing team!...

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
73.3%
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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