First Assistant Attorney General - Antitrust & Business Organizations

The Office of the Kansas Attorney General's Public Protection Division has a wide-ranging mission with one overriding priority: keeping Kansans safe. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the Division's Antitrust & Business Organizations Section. This section investigates possible violations of the Kansas Restraint of Trade Act and related federal antitrust law and takes action when violations are found. The Attorney General has the power to enforce the law via federal and state court proceedings, and the Section's attorneys pursue those avenues as appropriate. 

The First Assistant Attorney General will lead a team with one subordinate attorney and one investigator. The successful candidate will be devoted to mentoring junior attorneys. He or she will be able to articulate a vision for the Attorney General's antitrust enforcement efforts, have ideas for efficiently working through a large caseload, and show a commitment to fostering healthy competition in Kansas markets. 

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.

Qualifications:

Licensing & Certification

• Certification of admission and membership in good standing with the Bar of the Supreme Court of Kansas or eligible for admission on waiver
• Certification of admission and membership in good standing with the Bar of the Kansas District Court or eligible for admission on waiver
• A valid driver’s license

Minimum Qualifications

• At least four (4) years post-J.D. experience
• Prior experience or demonstrated interest in the Public Protection Division's mission/work

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience supervising attorneys or related staff (e.g., investigators, legal secretaries, paralegals) 
• Prior experience with KRTA or similar state and federal antitrust laws
• At least eight (8) years post-J.D. experience
• Significant experience in complex litigation and managing large e-discovery productions
• Significant experience in civil litigation 

Travel: You may need to travel to locations to competently and diligently discharge the assigned duties. Limited in-state travel may be required. A valid driver's license is required when operating a state vehicle, a private vehicle, or a rental vehicle for the benefit of the State.

Job Application Process:

To apply, please submit the following documents via email to careers@ag.ks.gov:

• Cover Letter (optional)
• Resume
• Writing Sample (no more than ten pages)
• Most recent job performance review (if available)
• DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)