What are the responsibilities and job description for the First Assistant Attorney General position at Capleo Global LLC?
Full Time
Salary: $100K(Negotiable)
Location: Topeka, KS(ONSITE)
This is an exciting opportunity to lead the Civil Divisions Defensive Litigation section. Attorneys in this section defend the State and its agencies in all manner of defensive civil litigation: torts, employment suits, prisoner litigation, wrongful conviction claims, contract disputes, civil rights claims, appeals from administrative decisions, and a host of other civil claims. They handle cases through motions practice, discovery, settlement negotiations, and trial as necessary.
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:
A successful First Assistant Attorney General will be expected to:
- 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.
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REQUIREMENTS:
Significant experience in civil litigation, experience with law practice management or similar tasks, and experience managing outside counsel.
Salary : $100,000
