Employment Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
• Sick & Vacation leave
• Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
• Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
• Fitness Centers in select locations
• Employee discounts with the STAR Program
• Retirement and deferred compensation programs

Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…

Licensing & Certification

• Membership in good standing with the Bar of the Supreme Court of Kansas or eligible for admission on waiver
• A valid driver’s license

Minimum Qualifications

• At least five (5) years post-J.D. experience
• Significant experience in criminal, civil, or administrative litigation
• Excellent writing ability
• Prior experience or demonstrated interest in federalism and constitutional rights

Preferred Qualifications

• At least eight (8) years post-J.D. experience
• Judicial clerkship
• Experience supervising and mentoring attorneys or related staff
• Experience with strategic public-interest litigation or related efforts
• Experience litigating under Section 1983, the Administrative Procedure Act, or similar statutes

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. The pre-employment screening process will be waived for current OAG personnel who have previously completed the screening requirements.
• In this position, you would be authorized access to private information to the extent necessary to perform the assigned duties. Employees of the OAG are required to protect against unauthorized access to such information, ensure the security and privacy of such information, and disclose any anticipated threats or hazards to such information. Employees must be cautious not to release this information to the public or other individuals, including but not limited to OAG employees who have not been authorized or who do not have a legitimate organizational, departmental, or business need to know. Any questions regarding releasing such information to another person should be directed to the employee’s supervisor.

Recruiter Contact Information:

• Name: Jude Overton
• Email: careers@ag.ks.gov
• Phone: (785) 296-3666

Job Application Process:

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

• Cover Letter (optional)
• Resume
• Writing Sample (no more than ten pages)
• Most recent job performance review, if available
• DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)

The Office of the Kansas Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer. We recognize and value the uniqueness of each individual person. We believe the best workplaces bring together employees with diverse skill sets, backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints to achieve common goals. We see this as the best way to realize our Office’s mission. We work to ensure all employees are treated fairly and have equal opportunity. We prohibit and strongly condemn discrimination on any basis protected by law. We strive to create and to cultivate a workplace environment where every employee is treated with dignity and respect as a valued member of our team.