1 Chief Counsel Job in Shawnee, KS
The State of Kansas is Hiring a Chief Counsel Near Shawnee, KS
Job Posting closes: 06/20/2023
Supporting Documents Uploaded By: 06/21/2023
Employment Benefits:
- Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, vision, and additional coverage
- Pre-tax savings accounts
- Sick & Vacation leave
- Work-Life Balance programs: military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
- 9 Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
- Employee discounts with the STAR Program
- Retirement and deferred compensation programs
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- On-the-job training programs
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
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This position leads the Kansas Department of Revenue (KDOR) Legal Division and Office of Special Investigations (OSI). Provides legal counsel to the Secretary, the agency, and KDOR Office of Personnel Services (OPS). The Chief Counsel participates in strategic planning, setting organizational goals and priorities and managing the legal budget. The Legal Division provides legal counsel to the agency and represents KDOR at all levels of state district and appellate courts, as well as all levels of federal district and appellate courts and administrative agencies. KDOR attorneys have expertise in a wide variety of areas of law.
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Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications: Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school. Licensed Kansas attorney in good standing with the Kansas Bar and at least five years of complex work experience as an attorney.
Preferred Experience: Prefer at least two years of experience in state government specifically in employment law. Significant professional, managerial and leadership experience in a legal setting. Demonstrated flexibility and ability to work under pressure with short and long-term projects simultaneously. Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment and conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines.
Preferred Skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access. Superior writing and editing skills, with the ability to produce clear, concise materials with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements: KBI and FBI fingerprint required due to access to Federal Tax Information files in KDOR systems and due to the position which may come into contact with sensitive Criminal History Record Information.
- Name: Debbie Lang
- Email: KDOR_Recruitment@ks.gov
- Phone: (785) 296-3077
- Mailing Address: Kansas Department of Revenue, Office of Personnel Services, 109 SW 9th Street, Topeka, KS 66612
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Reasonable Accommodation Policy Statement: The Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008 ensures you the right to reasonable accommodations. A request for an accommodation will not affect your opportunities for employment with the State of Kansas. Arrangements will be made if you have a disability that requires an accommodation for completing an application form, interviewing or any other part of the employment process. It is your responsibility to make your needs known to the KDOR Recruitment Office at 785-296-3077.
Job Summary
Full Time
Business Services
$166k-214k (estimate)
06/15/2023
05/17/2024
portal.kansas.gov
DODGE CITY, KS
15,000 - 50,000
Private
$10B - $50B
Business Services
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