Assistant General Counsel

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Assistant General Counsel
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Job ID200647
Location
Shawnee County
Full/Part TimeFull-Time
AgencyCorporation Commission
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Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy
Job Posting closes: Open Until Filled
Agency Information:
The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) currently has a vacancy for an unclassified Assistant General Counsel for the Topeka location. The KCC is a multi-faceted agency responsible for regulating public utilities including electric, natural gas, telecommunication and water companies as well as motor carriers, oil and gas pipelines and oil and gas natural production activities. The Commission’s headquarters is in Topeka with the central Conservation office in Wichita and four Conservation district offices located in Dodge City, Wichita, Chanute and Hays.

About the Position
Who can apply: Anyone with a Law Degree with evidence of current Kansas licensure to practice law in good standing
Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8-5
Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes
Search Keywords: Shawnee, KCC, Counsel Attorney
Compensation: $65, - $75,
* Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

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
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Position Summary & Responsibilities
Position Summary:
Attorneys in the Office of General Counsel are expected to be designated Special Assistant Attorney Generals, and defend the Commission in state and federal court.
The Assistant General Counsel's job responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
Advises the Commissioners on pending KCC proceedings and legal issues;
Prepares memoranda and proposed orders to advise or reflect the KCC’s decision.
Proposed orders include findings of fact and conclusions of law that determine issues placed before the KCC by public utilities, oil and gas operators, and motor carriers, including telecommunications, electric, natural gas, conservation, transportation and common carrier matters.
Qualifications
Education:
Degree from an accredited law school.
Licensing & Certification:
Licensed and in good standing with the Bar of the Supreme Court of Kansas at the time of appointment.
Minimum Qualifications:
At least three (3) years of practice experience. Candidates must be qualified for admission to practice in the . District Court of Kansas. Judicial clerkship and law journal experience preferred.
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Equal Employment Opportunity
The 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.

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