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Assistant Attorney General - Civil Defense Litigation

Kansas Attorney General
Topeka, KS Full Time
POSTED ON 2/28/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/25/2025

The Office of the Kansas Attorney Generals Civil Division operates as a general-service law firm for the State of Kansas and its many constituent agencies. We provide legal advice as general counsel to agencies across State government, we represent State agencies, institutions of higher education, and employees sued in state and federal court for personal injuries, property damage, employment discrimination, and more.

Attorneys in the Defensive Litigation section defend the State of Kansas 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.

Position Summary & Responsibilities :

A successful Assistant Attorney General must be able 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
  • Litigate cases through trial and verdict
  • Litigate appeals as required

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.

Travel : 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 will be required.

Work Schedule : Monday-Friday; Hybrid : Two-day remote work schedule available after one year in the position

Qualifications :

Licensing & Certification

  • Membership in good standing with the Bar of the Supreme Court of Kansas or eligible for admission on waiver
  • A valid drivers license
  • Minimum Qualifications

  • At least three years of experience in civil, administrative, or criminal litigation is required.
  • Job Application Process :

    Submit the following documents via email to careers@ag.ks.gov :

  • Cover Letter
  • Resume
  • Writing Sample (no more than ten pages)
  • Law school transcript if practicing law for less than four years
  • DD214 (if you are claiming Veterans Preference)
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