Legal Hearing Officer Services (Attorney-Level)

The contract seeks qualified licensed attorneys to deliver legal hearing officer services for juvenile administrative proceedings under the Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice. Attorneys will be responsible for reviewing case files, presiding over hearings, issuing binding rulings, and ensuring all procedures strictly adhere to 505 KAR 1:090, the state regulation governing juvenile administrative hearings. The work is performance-based and requires legal expertise in juvenile law, procedural fairness, and administrative due process, with all services to be conducted primarily in Frankfort, Kentucky. This is a subcontract opportunity under NAICS code 541110 for legal services, with responses due by May 29, 2026. The posting date is May 4, 2026, and the contract is managed by the Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice. There is no set-aside designation specified, and while no point of contact details are provided, interested parties must submit proposals through the official Kentucky procurement portal linked in the posting. The role demands a high standard of legal competence and impartiality, with attorneys expected to operate independently while maintaining full compliance with state regulatory frameworks governing juvenile justice proceedings.