Job Openings

Assistant County Attorney - Leavenworth County

The Leavenworth County Attorney's Office has an immediate opening for a permanent, full-time assistant county attorney position.

Position requirements include a Juris Doctor (J.D.). The successful candidate must be admitted to the practice of law and in good standing before the Supreme Court of the State of Kansas and able to pass a criminal background check.

Salary is commensurate with experience and includes a generous benefits package. The applicant should have an expectation to cover any number of dockets.

Submit an application with a cover letter, resume and references as soon as possible at kgraves@leavenworthcounty.gov. The review of resumes will begin immediately and the position will remain open until filled.

--Posted 10.2.24

Assistant County Attorney - Lyon County

LYON COUNTY ATTORNEY - is seeking an Assistant County Attorney. This is an exempt position with starting wage based upon previous job experience.  This position represents the State of Kansas in court at all hearings regarding criminal cases; prosecuting juvenile, traffic, misdemeanor and felony cases as assigned. This position will require a willingness to relocate to Lyon County or an near-by county. This position is to start immediately.

Qualifications:

• Must have a degree from an accredited school of law. Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Kansas.
• Must have the ability to receive, interpret and follow verbal and written instructions. Required to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Extensive problem solving exists in this position. Requires the ability to evaluate alternatives to resolve disputes. Must have the ability to interpret applicable statutes, regulations and policies and take appropriate action.
• Must be able to pass drug screen, physical, background check, work screen and other testing.

LYON COUNTY offers a great work environment and also a competitive compensation commensurate with experience. Full Job Description and application are available at Lyon County Courthouse, 430 Commercial, Emporia, KS 66801 E.O.E. – LYON COUNTY strongly encourages women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings.

LYON COUNTY EOE|WOMEN|DISABLED|VETERAN|MINORITY

E.O.E. – LYON COUNTY strongly encourages women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. Disclaimer: The above information on this announcement has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employee assigned to this job.

-Posted 9/27/24

Assistant County Attorney - Bourbon County

The Bourbon County Attorney’s office is seeking a full-time Assistant County Attorney for the Fort Scott, Kansas office. The individual will be responsible for matters pertaining to first appearances, status conferences, care and treatments, misdemeanor trials, preliminary hearings, and low-level felony jury trials. The new Assistant will work closely with an experienced prosecutor in developing and refining their trial skills. This is a very fast paced environment and requires working well under pressure.

Bourbon County, with its population of approximately 15K, is located in Southeast Kansas.

REQUIREMENTS: Currently licensed to practice law in the State of Kansas or awaiting Kansas bar examination results. Must be able to maintain confidentiality, have excellent courtroom skills and demeanor, work well with others and under pressure with significant time restraints.

Full-time salary commensurate with experience

Excellent benefits package including health and dental insurance and participation in KPERS. Background check will be required. Interested applicants can email their resume, work and salary history, and 3 references to the Bourbon County Attorney’s Office at bbca@bourboncountyattorney.org

Assistant District Attorney - Douglas County

The Douglas County District Attorney's Office is accepting applications for three full-time Assistant District Attorneys. The successful candidates will represent the State of Kansas in all areas of prosecution to include juvenile offender, truancy, child in need of care, with the opportunity for appellate work for the right candidates.

Position requirements include a Juris Doctor (J.D.) and prosecution experience. Additionally, the successful candidates must be admitted to the practice of law and in good standing before the Supreme Court of the State of Kansas and must also pass a criminal background check.

Douglas County is dedicated to eliminating racial inequities. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to develop and maintain working relationships with diverse co-workers, community members, and customers.

Please submit an application, cover letter, resume, and references. The review of resumes will begin immediately, and the positions will remain open until filled.

Salary Range is $66,664.00 - $98,384.00 per year.

Douglas County offers excellent benefits, including:

• - Health insurance beginning the first day of the month following start date
• - Health/Prescription, Dental, and Life Insurance with various dependent coverage levels available
• - Vision Insurance, discounted fitness club memberships, and many other voluntary benefits
• - Paid time off: New employees immediately begin accruing 4.5 hours of vacation leave and 4.75 hours of sick leave every pay period (two weeks). Employees earn 14 vacation days, 15 sick days, 1 personal day, and 9 paid holidays each year
• - Retirement: Kansas Public Employees Retirement Systems (KPERS), Optional 457 Deferred Compensation Plans available
• - Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF): As a Douglas County employee, your employment may count toward eligibility requirements for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program

Qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, or any other factor prohibited by law.

Starting Salary and Benefits: $66,664 - $98,384 per year w/ benefits

Application Deadline: Friday, 09/06/2024 at 5:00 p.m.

-Posted 8.21.24