Chief Litigation Counsel

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Chief Litigation Counsel
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Job ID203722
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 Chief Litigation 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: Classified
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, Topeka, Litigation, Legal
Compensation: $90,000 - $125,000
* 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
The Chief Litigation Counsel advises and performs legal work in connection with dockets filed at the Commission and coordinates this work with the Utilities, Conservation or Transportation Division Directors and their staff. Work includes evaluating issues and facilitating formulation of staff positions; coordinating preparation of testimony; preparing pleadings, motions and briefs; providing representation in dockets. This further includes directing a staff of legal and clerical employees engaged in performing various legal and related activities; direct and supervise the work of subordinate attorneys and is responsible for all legal activity of staff attorneys and special counsel in cases before the Commission.

Qualifications
Education:
Degree from an accredited law school.
Licensing & Certification:
Licensed and in good standing with the Supreme Court of Kansas at the time of appointment.
Minimum Qualifications:
At least five (5) years of experience in professional legal work, including experience in litigation, governmental or administrative law setting. Excellent communication and writing skills are essential. Candidates must be qualified for admission to practice before the US District Court for the District of Kansas.
Preferred Qualifications:
Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience.
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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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