Staff Attorney – Policy

Frankfort, KY (Lexington market) | Full-Time | Arrangement to be confirmed

Want your legal skills to shape the policies school boards rely on every day? This Frankfort staff-attorney role sits inside a policy team that serves districts across Kentucky.

Protem Legal is proud to partner with a reputable statewide education association in filling a Staff Attorney – Policy role.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Published pay range of $57,000–$73,000
• Policy-focused legal work that reaches school boards statewide
• Collaboration with a dedicated Policy Services team
• Frankfort base within the Lexington market
• A chance to blend legal drafting with practical school governance

About the Role

You’ll support the development, review and maintenance of school board policies and administrative procedures for entities served by the association’s Policy, Procedures and eMeeting Service. Day-to-day direction comes from the Director of Policy Services, with legal supervision from the association’s Staff Attorneys.

What You’ll Do

• Provide legal support for school board policy and procedure work
• Draft, review and maintain policies and administrative procedures
• Collaborate with Policy Services colleagues and association staff attorneys
• Help member entities keep governance documents current and workable

What We’re Looking For

• A law degree and bar admission (or eligibility as required by the employer)
• Interest in education policy, school governance or public-sector-adjacent work
• Clear legal writing and practical judgment
• Ability to manage multiple policy projects with care

Work Environment

This is a full-time role based in Frankfort, Kentucky (within ~25 miles of Lexington).

Compensation

$57,000–$73,000 per year, based on qualifications and experience.

How to Apply

If education-policy work is your next step, apply confidentially through Protem Legal. We’ll contact you before anything is shared with the firm.