State of Kansas Attorney General's Office Legal Counsel

2 weeks ago


Topeka, Kansas, United States State of Kansas Full time

Job Summary

The State of Kansas Attorney General's Office is seeking an experienced attorney to join the Civil Division's Legal Oversight and Government Counsel (LOGiC) section. As a key member of the team, you will provide general counsel services to state agencies, including KORA and KOMA compliance, contract review, and advising on HR matters.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide legal advice to state agencies on personnel matters and open government compliance
  • Attend board/commission committee meetings and assist boards in administrative hearings
  • Review and approve state regulations, bonds, contracts, property transactions, and inter-local agreements
  • Research novel issues for the Office of the Attorney General

Requirements

  • Certificate of admission and membership in good standing with the Bar of the Supreme Court of Kansas or eligible for admission without examination
  • A valid driver's license
  • At least two (2) years post-J.D. experience
  • Prior experience or demonstrated interest in the Civil Division's mission and work

Preferred Qualifications

  • At least 5 years post-J.D. experience
  • Prior in-house or general counsel experience

Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements

  • As a condition of employment, candidate(s) are subject to a pre-employment screening process to include a fingerprint and name-based criminal history records check and reference/background check of past and present employers
  • Employees of the OAG are required to protect against unauthorized access to private information and ensure the security and privacy of such information


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