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.) and one to five years of related experience. 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 11.27.23

Assistant County Attorney - Atchison County

The Atchison County Attorney's Office has an immediate opening for a full-time assistant county attorney. Duties will include prosecution of misdemeanor cases, low level felony cases, juvenile offender, CINC, traffic cases, jury trials, and appellate work.

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 benefits package for full-time employees.

Submit an application with a cover letter, resume, references, and a writing sample as soon as possible to sbecker@atcoks.org. The review of resumes will begin immediately and the position will remain open until filled. EOE

- Posted 11.13.23

Assistant County Attorney - Lyon County 

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 dedicated interest and ability in writing and appellate argument, trial and jury experience, and prosecution involvement in the community through multi-disciplinary teams. A willingness to relocate to Lyon County or an adjacent county and to work in excess of 40 hours per week as necessary is required. This position is to start immediately. Click here to view the full job description and posting.

Qualifications:

· Requires current Class C driver's license. Must possess all current legal or department certification or license.

· Must be admitted to the Kansas Bar.

· Two years of experience in criminal prosecution desired. Expected to be performing at a competent level after one year in this position.

· Must have a law degree from a certified 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 with the ability to speak a foreign language helpful. Must have knowledge of the statutory requirements regarding the office of County Attorney.

· 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.

· May be required to work overtime and subject to call-in for emergencies.

· 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 11.8.23

Deputy County Attorney I (Full or Part-time) - Sumner County

Pay Level: 10, Status: Exempt

Minimum education/experience required: Applicants must have a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school. Must have a license to practice law in the State of Kansas and maintain license throughout employment.

Position is appointed by and under the supervision of the County Attorney. Position involves various legal duties and responsibilities as provided by Kansas Law and a prescribed by County Attorney. Responsibilities include the preparation and prosecution of traffic cases, mental commitment cases, and other cases assigned. Position is a salaried position. An office and support staff are provided in the courthouse. Regular office hours are expected to be kept and there will be some afterhours work.

A complete job description is available in the County Clerk’s Office. Single Health Insurance provided.

Application Closing Date: Until Filled

Apply online at www.ksgovjobs.com

If any questions, contact the Sumner County Clerk’s Office, 501 N. Washington Rm 101, Wellington, Ks. 67152.

Phone 620-326-3395 EOE

- Posted 10.20.23

Municipal Court Prosecutor - City of Wichita 

The City of Wichita Department of Law is accepting applications for a full-time Municipal Court Prosecutor (Attorney I). Seeking a qualified attorney to join a fast- paced dynamic prosecution team responsible for prosecution of traffic, criminal, domestic violence, and environmental/housing offenses. Graduation from an accredited school of law and admission to practice before the Supreme Court of the

State of Kansas required. Consideration will be given to applicants sitting for the February 2024 bar exam. Offers of employment will be made contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, which will include drug screening, and upon satisfactory evaluation of the results of a police background check. Applications are to be submitted at: www.wichita.gov. Signing bonus of $5,000 offered. Salary Range: $69,000-$97,176 based on experience. EOE

- Posted 9.25.23

Prosecutor - Shawnee County

The Shawnee County District Attorney’s Office has an opening for a prosecutor. This position will handle adult felonies. Applicants of any experience level will be considered.

Qualified applicants must be admitted to practice law in Kansas and be in good standing with the Kansas Supreme Court. Compensation is based on experience. The position is full time and includes a competitive benefits package.

Applicants should submit their resume to Camryn.Bloom@snco.us

 

-Posted 9.7.23

Assistant County Attorney - Dickinson County

 

The Dickinson County Attorney’s office has an opening for an Assistant County Attorney. Start date is as soon as possible. Prior experience in criminal prosecution or defense preferred but will consider entry level applicants. Must pass a background check. Benefits are provided.

 

QUALIFICATIONS: Must be a graduate from an accredited law school and be licensed to practice law in the State of Kansas.

 

POSITION SUMMARY: This position is responsible for the prosecution of a wide variety of cases, and may include appellate work and trial level felony, misdemeanor, traffic, CINC, juvenile offender, and care and treatment cases as experience warrants. Opportunities for immediate, high level felony work are available to qualified applicants.

 

COMPENSATION: Salary $85,000 - $100,000/year dependent on experience, with the possibility of increases when granted by the County. Dickinson County participates in the Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS) and offers full benefits to full-time employees.

 

Send letter of application, resume with references, and a recent writing sample to Brock Abbey, 109 E. 1st Street, Suite 301, Abilene, KS 67410. You may also email to: babbey@dkcoks.gov. Dickinson County is an equal opportunity employer. Open Until Filled - Position may close to applications without notice.

- Updated 10.20.23

Prosecutor - Reno County

The Reno County District Attorney’s Office is taking applications for an Assistant District Attorney. Applicant will need to be a member of the Kansas Bar and willing to relocate to Reno County, Kansas. Starting salary $88,800, negotiable based on experience. Duties will include courtroom appearances, jury trials, and appellate work. Salary includes benefits, insurance, and payment of bar fees. Please send resume and cover letter with references to Thomas R. Stanton, Reno County District Attorney, Reno County District Attorney’s Office, 206 West First, 5th Floor, Hutchinson, Kansas 67501 or RenoDA@renogov.org Position open until filled.

- Posted 8.2.23

Attorney - Saline County

Saline County is accepting applications for Attorney until the position is filled.

$67,870.40/Per year Step 1 to $115,003.20/Per year Step 20 - Depending on Qualifications

**New graduates will be considered**

**Salary will start closer to $85,000**

Job Duties

Represents the State of Kansas, assigned by the County Attorney to possibly include felony, misdemeanor or traffic cases.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Graduation from a college or university with a four-year bachelor-level degree.
2. Graduation from an American Bar Association-accredited school of law with a Juris Doctor.
3. Admitted to practice law before the Kansas Supreme Court and all inferior courts of the State of Kansas. Admitted to practice law before the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

1. Two years of experience in the practice of law, preferably as a trial lawyer in the area of criminal law.
2. Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
3. An ability to interact with other law enforcement agencies, social welfare agencies and public service organizations
4. Must have a valid Driver's License and be insurable under Saline County fleet insurance policy.

INTERESTED CANDIDATES please send information to:

Jeffery Ebel

Saline County Attorney

300 W. Ash, Room 302

Salina, KS 67401

Tel: (785) 309-5815

Fax: (785) 309-5816

Email: jeff.ebel@saline.org

Please click here to review the entire position description.

- Still Open As Of: August 2022

Deputy County Attorney - McPherson County

The McPherson County Attorney’s office has an opening for an Deputy County Attorney. Start date is as soon as possible. Prior experience preferred. Must pass a background check. Benefits are provided.

QUALIFICATIONS: Must be graduate from an accredited law school and be licensed to practice law in the State of Kansas.

POSITION SUMMARY: This position is responsible for the prosecution of a wide variety of cases, including misdemeanor, felony and traffic cases. The position also includes Care & Treatment and Child in Need of Care cases or such cases as experience warrants. Opportunities for immediate, high level felony work are available to qualified applicants.

COMPENSATION: Competitive salary $95,000 - $100,000.00 dependent upon experience, with the possibility of a merit increase after one year and COLA raises when granted by the County. Benefit package (including KPERS, health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, etc.) is provided through McPherson County.

Send letter of application and resume with references to Jennifer Wyatt, McPherson County Attorney, 122 W. Marlin, Suite 201, McPherson, KS 67460. You may also email to: administrator@mcphersonca.org. McPherson County is an equal opportunity employer.

-Updated 5.2.23

Victim Witness Coordinator - Butler County

The Butler County Attorney’s Office has an immediate opening for a victim/witness coordinator. The victim/witness coordinator in the Butler County Attorney’s Office provides services to the victims and witnesses within the criminal justice system.  The victim/witness coordinator will work with the prosecution, law enforcement and the court system to ensure victims and witnesses are afforded all the rights and privileges as set forth in the Kansas Victim’s Bill of Rights and the Kansas Victim’s Rights constitutional amendment.  The victim/witness coordinator is committed to re-establishing a sense of trust and equilibrium in the lives of victims and witnesses.

Crucial to success in this position is a person who can develop and maintain professional working relationships with all staff members and attorneys, excellent written and verbal communication, and is detail oriented.  This position has access to sensitive and confidential information and must maintain confidentiality at all times.

Applicants may review the position description and submit an on-line application and resume at CivicHR | Applicant Tracking System (civicplushrms.com).

- Posted 3.22.23

Assistant Solicitor General, Solicitors Division - KS AG's Office

The Office of the Kansas Attorney General (OAG) is seeking aggressive-but-thoughtful appellate litigators to work with his Solicitor General to take on some of the most interesting and important legal issues the office handles.

The Solicitor General’s Office has two main responsibilities: (1) representing Kansas’ interests in civil and criminal appeals in state and federal courts, and (2) researching and drafting formal Attorney General Opinions requested by state officers. Assistant Solicitors also occasionally appear in trial courts for habeas suits and other quasi-appellate proceedings. An attorney in this division must have exceptional writing and research skills. Strategic vision, political savvy, and a desire to “think deep thoughts” about the law are likewise necessary. The successful candidate will be able to quickly see the second- and third-order effects of his or her legal arguments, both in a particular case and in the development of the law more broadly.

The complete job posting may be found here: Assistant Solicitor General, Solicitors Division

Annual Salary Range: Salary commensurate with experience; expected hiring range $86,000 - $100,000/year

Job Application Process: 

Submit the following documents via email to careers@ag.ks.gov:

• Resume
• Cover Letter (optional)
• Writing sample
• Law school transcript if practicing law for less than four years

Application should note the number of appellate arguments and/or trial-court closing arguments the applicant has performed.

-Posted 2.27.23

Assistant AG, Criminal Division - KS AG's Office

Do you want to be part of a team of the best prosecutors in Kansas? The Office of the Kansas Attorney General (OAG) is seeking aggressive-but-thoughtful litigators to take on some of the most interesting and difficult criminal cases in the state. We aim to hire dynamic team players who exemplify the highest standards of integrity, efficiency, and professionalism. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment under a light supervisory hand. Maturity and a willingness to help others are critical. If you aspire to make a difference in our State, we invite you to submit your application.

The complete job posting may be found here: Assistant Attorney General, Criminal Division

Annual Salary Range: Salary commensurate with experience; expected hiring range $86,000 - $100,000/year

Job Application Process: Submit the following documents via email to careers@ag.ks.gov:

• Resume
• Cover Letter (optional)
• Writing sample of no more than ten pages
• Law school transcript if practicing law for less than four years

Email or cover letter should indicate the section(s) and location(s) in which applicant is interested in working.

-Posted 2.27.23

Staff Attorney I, II, & III - Sedgwick County

The Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Office is looking for motivated lawyers who want to be in the courtroom to represent the District Attorney and serve the citizens of State of Kansas. Whether your legal career has just begun or you have many years of experience but are in search of something new, this is your opportunity to work where doing the right thing for your community is your primary job duty. Starting minimum salaries: Staff Attorney I: $75,000+, Staff Attorney II: $80,000+, and Staff Attorney III: $85,000+. Contact us at administration@sedgwick.gov for more information.

-Posted 2.03.23

Legal Secretary - Anderson County

Under the supervision of the County Attorney, the Legal Secretary preforms difficult and varied legal and secretarial duties. The main duties of the position are to assist the County Attorney in the preparation of legal documents, court papers, correspondence for all criminal, juvenile, child in need a care, and traffic cases. This position also greets visitors and answers the telephone to facilitate the smooth operation of the office. This employee must exercise considerable independent judgment. Information handled in this office is of a confidential nature. Minimum Education and experience: High school education or G.E.D and two years related experience and/or training; or an associate degree or equivalent from two year-college or technical school; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Resume with cover letter will be accepted at the Anderson County Attorney’s Office until the position is filled. Anderson County is an equal opportunity employer. Office Phone: (785) 448-5703

- Posted 2.03.23

Assistant County Attorney - Miami County

Immediate opening for an Assistant County Attorney in Miami County, Kansas.. Applicants must be licensed to practice in the State of Kansas. Experience in criminal or juvenile prosecution or defense preferred. Excellent benefits package. Background check will be required. Send cover letter, resume with references, and writing sample (if available) as soon as possible to  J. Colin Reynolds, email: creynolds@miamicoatty.org. The review of resumes will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled.

Please click here for additional information.

- Posted 1.04.23

Assistant County Attorney - Barton County

The Barton County Attorney’s Office has an opening for a full-time position of Assistant County Attorney. Duties include representing the State of Kansas in the prosecution of assigned criminal, juvenile, traffic, child in need of care, and care and treatment cases. Depending on experience, the successful candidate’s primary case assignments may include traffic, juvenile, and some adult criminal cases or may focus only on high-level person felonies. Depending on experience, pay range is $75,000 up to $100,000 plus benefits. 

Minimum qualifications include a juris doctorate from an accredited college or university and admission to the Kansas Bar. Membership in the Kansas Bar Association is preferred. July Bar Exam takers are encouraged to apply. Must exercise independent judgement, good organizational decision-making skills. Must have excellent communication skills, written and verbal, and must have the ability to interpret laws, regulations, local codes and legal documents. The position requires that the employee have no felony convictions and no misdemeanor convictions for crimes involving moral turpitude or dishonesty. Submission to a background check is a requirement of this position.

Submit a cover letter, resume and references via email to M. Levi Morris, Barton County Attorney, at levi.morris@bartoncounty.net.

Position will remain open until filled.

- Updated 10.24.23

County Attorney - Morris County

The Morris County Republican Central Committee will be accepting applications to fill the unexpired term of the Morris County Attorney.

Applicants must be admitted to practice law within the state of Kansas and must be in good standing with the Kansas Bar. A background check is required.

Duties of County Attorney are as stated in K.S.A. 19-701 et. seq., as well as other state statutes.

Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on December 16th, 2022. The Morris County Central Committee will meet on the 19 of December, 2022, to elect a qualified applicant to fill the unexpired term of the Morris County Attorney.

Please send application, resume, and references to Dave Baker, Chairman Morris County Central Committee, 807 Hockaday Street, Council Grove, Kansas 66846 or email to Dave.Baker@house.ks.gov.

- Posted 12.01.22