Description
Job post summary
Date posted: September 8, 2025
Pay: $55,000.00 - $83,000.00 per year (Commensurate to Experience)
Job description:
Do you have a passion for helping people? Then you are who we want! Kentucky Legal Aid is a non-profit law firm serving the civil legal needs of low-income, elderly and disabled communities in southcentral and western Kentucky. Our offices in Bowling Green, Owensboro, Madisonville, and Paducah support families and individuals during some of life’s toughest times. We consist of a forward-thinking body of staff that have a desire to assist those that need it the most.
Applicants for the Staff Attorney position should have the following:
Licensure in the State of Kentucky or eligible to practice in Kentucky based on licensure in another State.
Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with Legal Aid colleagues, other legal services providers; and non-legal community based service providers;
Experience working with low-income clients preferred;
Exceptional organizational, written and oral communication, and leadership skills;
A demonstrated commitment to social and economic justice;
A good-standing relationship in the community;
Experience with housing or family law is preferred but not required.
Proficiency or fluency in Spanish or another language is preferred but not required.
The Staff Attorney will be paid in accordance with KLA’s salary scale commensurate with experience. KLA also offers a flexible work environment and a competitive benefits package including:
5 weeks of paid leave per year
Additional week of Renew & Refresh Leave at 5 years
Health, Dental & vision insurance
Automatic $20,000 life insurance plan
State pension plan with an employer contribution of around 26% annually
Student loan forgiveness and reimbursement opportunities
Kentucky Bar Dues paid by KLA Approved training and conference expenses paid by KLA
Kentucky Legal Aid is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Loan forgiveness
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid flexibility, competitive salary, and office space in a newly renovated building across from the Christian County Courthouse.
Requirements
License to practice in Kentucky
Ability to travel
