Assistant Attorney General (AAG)

Min 2 yrs required

Full-time

No

Summary
The Office of the Kansas Attorney General’s Public Protection Division is seeking a full-time Assistant Attorney General (AAG) to join their team. The successful candidate will be expected to examine suspected statutory violations via well-executed civil investigations, draft and file petitions and/or intervention documents, conduct civil discovery, prepare motions and responses, pursue resolutions that maximize public benefit and vindicate the public interest, and present persuasive arguments and evidence during civil hearings and trials. The annual salary range for this position is expected to be between $80,000–$100,000/year.

The AAG will be assigned to one of three sections: Antitrust & Business Organizations, Consumer, or Open Government. In the Antitrust & Business Organizations section, the AAG will be responsible for enforcing federal and state laws prohibiting restraints on trade. In the Consumer section, the AAG will work to educate consumers and businesses regarding deceptive and unconscionable acts and practices prohibited by consumer-protection laws, and to safeguard Kansans by enforcing those laws. Lastly, in the Open Government section, the AAG will investigate possible violations of the Kansas Open Meetings Act and Kansas Open Records Act and take appropriate action when violations are found.

The ideal candidate will have at least two years of . experience, be a member in good standing with the Bar of the Supreme Court of Kansas or eligible for admission on waiver, and have a valid driver’s license. Significant experience in criminal, civil, or administrative litigation and experience conducting investigations or advising investigators is preferred. As a condition of employment, candidates 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. Infrequent to occasional travel both within and outside the state of Kansas for meetings, depositions, hearings, trials, training, and other investigation- and litigation-related duties may be required.

The Office of the Kansas Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination on any basis protected by law. Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE) former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran" under . 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position.

To apply, submit the following documents via email to : cover letter (optional), resume, writing sample (no more than ten pages), law school transcript if practicing for less than four years, and DD214 (if claiming Veteran’s Preference). Questions may be directed to Jude Overton at or .

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Eligible to Receive Benefits

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Examine suspected statutory violations, Draft and file effective and accurate petitions and/or intervention documents, Conduct effective and efficient civil discovery, Prepare well-written and well-grounded motions and responses, Pursue resolutions that maximize public benefit and vindicate the public interest, Present persuasive arguments and evidence during civil hearings and trials

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Submit the following documents via email to Cover Letter (optional), Resume, Writing Sample (no more than ten pages), Law school transcript if practicing for less than four years, DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)

Qualification and Experience Membership in good standing with the Bar of the Supreme Court of Kansas or eligible for admission on waiver, A valid driver’s license, At least two (2) years post-J.D. experience

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