Attorney

Fulltime

Salary: $100K-$130K

Location: Topeka, KS (Onsite)

The First Assistant Attorney General will litigate cases and lead a team with subordinate attorneys and administrative support professionals. The successful candidate will be devoted to mentoring junior attorneys. They will also be able to articulate a vision for the Attorney Generals defensive litigation efforts and have ideas for triaging and efficiently working through a large caseload, which will include identifying cases to be assigned to outside counsel and overseeing outside litigation efforts.

JOB DUTIES:

• Draft/argue pre-trial motions
• Prepare pleadings; interview clients and witnesses
• Legal research and writing
• Conduct depositions and negotiations
• Participating in administrative hearings
• Research, interpret, and apply statutes, court decisions, or other legal authority on points of law
• Managing subordinate personnel, and oversee case management within the section.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this title. They may not include all job duties performed by employees on this job title, and additional duties may be added.

REQUIREMENTS:

Significant experience in Criminal or civil litigation, experience with law practice management or similar tasks, and experience managing outside counsel.