Associate Litigation Counsel

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancyJob Posting closes: Open until FilledRequired documents uploaded by: Open until FilledAgency Information:Kansas State Board of Healing Arts )The Kansas State Board of Healing Arts (KSBHA) is a regulatory board overseeing licensing, and regulation for 16 healthcare professions across Kansas. Our core mission centers on safeguarding the public by regulating, educating and discipline of those who practice the healing arts in Kansas.We acknowledge and reward the dedication of our staff by providing opportunities for training, career advancement, fostering a family-friendly workplace environment, promoting work-life balance, and recognizing exceptional service. As an employer in the State of Kansas, we offer a comprehensive range of benefits that significantly contribute to the professional and personal well-being of our team members.If you are seeking a rewarding career opportunity that presents challenges and growth potential, apply today to join our dynamic teamAbout the PositionWho can apply: AnyoneClassified/Unclassified Service: UnclassifiedFull-Time/Part-Time: Full-timeRegular/Temporary: RegularWork Schedule: M-FEligible to Receive Benefits: YesVeterans' Preference Eligible: YesCompensation: Competitive salary based on education, experience, and qualifications with a starting range of $80,000.00/year.Employment BenefitsComprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverageSick & Vacation leaveWork-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leavePaid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)Employee discounts with the STAR ProgramRetirement and deferred compensation programsVisit the Employee Benefits page for more information…Position Summary & ResponsibilitiesPosition Summary:Join our dynamic Litigation team at the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts, where you'll play a key role in upholding our mission to "Safeguard the public through licensure, education and discipline of those who practice the healing arts in Kansas." Our agency licenses 16 different health care professions across Kansas.As an Associate Litigation Counsel, you'll collaborate closely with our Litigation Team and Disciplinary Panel, tackling complex cases with a wide variety of impactful issues affecting the practice of healing arts in Kansas.In this role your duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:Litigating misconduct and standard of care cases on behalf of the Board's Disciplinary Panel in conference and formal hearings, taking each case from the initial pleadings, through discovery and depositions, through final administrative hearings.Preparing and presenting compelling disciplinary cases to the Board's Disciplinary Panel.Crafting agreements, motions, memoranda, and detailed pleadings.Engaging in negotiation to draft agreements, suspensions, or revocations, while consulting with the Board's Investigators.Delegation of tasks to legal support staff to complete work product.In this role, you will collaborate with a dedicated and supportive team, while making a meaningful impact on public safety and professional standards.Minimum QualificationsLaw degree from an accredited school.Active Kansas Law License.Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.Preferred Qualifications:Experience in independently litigating cases, including administrative, civil, and/or criminal litigation.Experience in health care law and/or experience as a medical provider.Recruiter Contact InformationName: Rikki PriceEmail: Phone: Mailing Address: 800 SW Jackson, Lower level, Suite A, Topeka, KS 66612Job Application ProcessFirst Sign in or register as a New User.Complete or update your contact information on the Careers> My Contact Information page. *This information is included on all your job applications.Upload required documents listed below for the Careers> My Job Applications page. *This information is included on all your job applications.Start your draft job application, upload other required documents, and Submit when it is complete.Manage your draft and submitted applications on the Careers> My Job Applications page.Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter.Email – sent to the Preferred email on the My Contact Information pageNotifications – view the Careers> My Job Notifications pageHelpful Resources at : "How to Apply for a Job – Instructions" and "How to Search for a Job – Instructions"Required Documents for this Application to be CompleteUpload these on the Careers - My Job Applications pageResumeCover LetterDD214 (if you are claiming Veteran's Preference)Helpful Resources at : "How, What, & Where do I Upload Documents"Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate: A valid Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is a condition of employment for all employees of the State of Kansas. Applicants (including non-residents) who receive a formal job offer for a State job, are required to obtain a valid Tax Clearance within ten (10) days of the job offer. A Tax Clearance can be obtained through the Kansas Department of Revenue who reviews individual accounts for compliance with Kansas Tax Law.If you have a missing tax return(s) or you owe taxes to the State of Kansas, please know that the Kansas Department of Revenue will work with you. The Kansas Department of Revenue can set you up on a payment plan to receive a Tax Clearance so you can get a job working for the State of Kansas. The Kansas Department of Revenue can be contacted at Kansas Department of Revenue - Tax Clearance Frequently Asked QuestionsHow to Claim Veterans PreferenceVeterans' Preference Eligible (VPE):Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.Learn more about claiming Veteran's PreferenceHow to Claim Disability Hiring PreferenceApplicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring PreferencePLEASE NOTE: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be sent either by fax to , scanned and emailed to , or can be mailed/delivered in person to:ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference CoordinatorOffice of Personnel ServicesLandon State Office Building900 SW Jackson, Rm 401Topeka, KS 66612Equal Employment OpportunityThe State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.