The Office of the Kansas Attorney General’s Civil Division operates as a general-service law firm for the State of Kansas and its many constituent agencies. We provide legal advice as general counsel to agencies across State government, we represent State agencies, institutions of higher education, and employees sued in state and federal court for personal injuries, property damage, employment discrimination, and more.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Civil Division’s Affirmative Civil Enforcement (ACE) section. This section litigates cases where the State will appear as the plaintiff, affirmatively asserting and protecting State interests. This practice involves a wide range of plaintiff-oriented cases such as false claims, breach of contract, illegal annexations, enforcement actions on behalf of the State of Kansas, representing state agencies in administrative disciplinary/licensing matters, ensuring Kansas’ compliance with the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement (MSA), and pursuing judgments on behalf of the state. The Assistant Attorney General will litigate cases with a team with other attorneys, one special agent, and administrative support professionals.
Duties:
Drafting/arguing pleadings and motions; investigating potential cases; interviewing clients and witnesses; legal research and writing; conducting depositions; conducting negotiations; participating in administrative hearings; district court trial advocacy; researching, interpreting, and applying statutes, court decisions, or other legal authority on points of law; and overseeing personal case management.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this title. They may not include all job duties performed by employees on this job title, and additional duties may be added.
Travel: Infrequent to occasional travel both within and outside the state of Kansas for meetings, depositions, hearings, trials, training, and other investigation- and litigation-related duties will be required.
- Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified (At-Will)
- Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
- FLSA: Exempt
- Location: Topeka (Shawnee County)
- Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
- Veterans’ Preference Eligible: Yes
- Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; Hybrid: Two-day remote work schedule available after one year in the position
Employment Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
- Sick & Vacation leave
- Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
- Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
- Fitness Centers in select locations
- Employee discounts with the STAR Program
- Retirement and deferred compensation programs
Qualifications
Licensing & Certification
- Membership in good standing with the Bar of the Supreme Court of Kansas or eligible for admission without examination
- A valid driver’s license
Minimum Qualifications
- At least two (2) years post-J.D. experience
- Prior experience or demonstrated interest in the Civil Division’s mission/work
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in criminal, civil, or administrative litigation
Application Process
Submit the following documents via email to careers@ag.ks.gov:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Writing Sample (no more than ten pages)
- Law school transcript if practicing law for less than four years
- DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)
