Attorney II Position

3 weeks ago


Topeka, Kansas, United States State of Kansas Full time

Job Summary:

This Attorney II position is located in Topeka, Kansas, at the Eisenhower State Office Building, and is within the Office of Chief Counsel. The position provides legal counsel to the agency on personnel-related matters, represents the agency in internal and external personnel-related proceedings, advises agency management on employment-related actions, and assists in drafting personnel-related internal policies.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Researches federal and state regulations, case law, and statutes, and provides advice on personnel-related matters to the Secretary, Chief Counsel, Bureau Chief of Human Resources, District Engineers, and other KDOT Executive and Senior Managers based on research.
  • Represents the agency in internal and external personnel-related proceedings and oversees the investigation of employee claims/actions referred to OCC, including interviewing employees and gathering evidence and documentation from employment records, court records, law enforcement records, and other state agency records.
  • Drafts, reviews, and/or edits disciplinary/termination letters, or other communications as requested, and assists with the drafting and review of personnel policies at the direction of Chief Counsel or BHR.
  • Drafts and monitors legislation and regulations proposed by the agency, assesses the impact of proposed legislation on agency operations, and advises agency administrators concerning the interpretation of laws and the proper course of legal action. This position also reviews new regulations and case law relating to personnel matters and advises the agency of any necessary changes to policies or procedures.
  • Provides opinion, advice, and legal research as requested and attends, participates, and/or presents at conferences.

Requirements:

  • Certificate of admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Kansas or temporary permit to practice law issued by the Supreme Court of Kansas at the time of hire.
  • Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency. Transcripts are required for education to be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated ability to work independently, and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Executive and Senior Managers, agency administrators, engineering staff, technical staff, and the public.

Post-Offer/Pre-employment Requirements:

  • Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate required in accordance with Executive Order 2004-03. Each applicant (even non-residents) who is selected for a State of Kansas job vacancy must apply for a Tax Clearance Certificate within 10 days from the date of the offer letter by accessing the Kansas Department of Revenue's (KDOR) website at . If you need assistance with the tax clearance, please contact KDOR at (785) 296-3199 or by email at kdor_specialprojects@ks.gov

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