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Domestic Violence Assistant Attorney I

Douglas County, KS Government
Lawrence, KS Full Time
POSTED ON 2/18/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/16/2025

The Douglas County District Attorney’s Office is hiring for a Domestic Violence Assistant Attorney I position. This position will be responsible for reviewing, charging, and prosecuting cases related to domestic violence, including but not limited to intimate partner violence, stalking, and sexual assault. This position is funded through the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), and the Assistant Attorney will work collaboratively with law enforcement, victim advocates, community organizations, and other partners to ensure a coordinated response to domestic violence. The position requires a victim-centered approach, an understanding of trauma-informed care, and a commitment to seeking justice while supporting and protecting survivors.

Required Qualifications:

  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and admission to the Kansas state bar.
  • Knowledge and understanding of domestic violence dynamics, the impact of trauma, and commitment to victim-centered prosecution OR a willingness to learn.
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and legal writing skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) required; one to five years of related experience and/or training.
  • Experience in the prosecution of domestic violence, stalking, and sexual assault cases.
  • Knowledge of state and federal domestic violence laws, including VAWA.
  • Experience working with survivors of domestic violence and familiarity with community-based victim advocacy services.

Douglas County is dedicated to eliminating racial inequities. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to develop and maintain working relationships with diverse co-workers, community members, and customers.

Please submit an application, cover letter, resume, and references online at dgcoks.gov/jobs. The review of resumes will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled. The salary range for this position is $82,794 - $120,052 per year and comes with excellent benefits:

  • Health insurance beginning the first day of the month following start date
  • Health/Prescription, Dental, and Life Insurance with various dependent coverage levels
  • Vision Insurance, discounted fitness club memberships, and many other voluntary benefits
  • Paid time off: New employees immediately begin accruing 4.5 hours of vacation leave and 4.75 hours of sick leave every pay period (two weeks). Employees earn 14 vacation days, 15 sick days, 1 personal day, and 9 paid holidays each year.
  • Retirement: Kansas Public Employees Retirement Systems (KPERS), Optional 457 Deferred Compensation Plans available
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF): As a Douglas County employee, your employment may count toward eligibility requirements for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program

Qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, or any other factor prohibited by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,932.80 - $117,353.60 per year

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $80,933 - $117,354

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