First Assistant Attorney General - Antitrust & Business Organizations

About the Position:

• Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified (At-Will)
• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
• FLSA: Exempt
• Location: Topeka (Shawnee County)
• Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
• Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday

Compensation

 Salary commensurate with experience; expected hiring range $91,000 - $132,000/year

Employment Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
• Sick & Vacation leave
• Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
• Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
• Fitness Centers in select locations
• Employee discounts with the STAR Program
• Retirement and deferred compensation programs

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.

Recruiter Contact Information

• Name: Leslie Gish
• Email: careers@ag.ks.gov
• Phone: (785) 296-3716

Job Application Process:

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

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

How to Claim Veterans Preference:

Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.

 How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference:

Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.

Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference

PLEASE NOTE: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be sent either by fax to (785)296-7712, scanned and emailed to Gustavo.Victoriano@ks.gov, or can be mailed/delivered in person to:

ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator

Office of Personnel Services

Landon State Office Building

900 SW Jackson, Rm 401

Topeka, KS 66612

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Office of the Kansas Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer. We recognize and value the uniqueness of each individual person. We believe the best workplaces bring together employees with diverse skill sets, backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints to achieve common goals. We see this as the best way to realize our Office’s mission. We work to ensure all employees are treated fairly and have equal opportunity. We prohibit and strongly condemn discrimination on any basis protected by law. We strive to create and to cultivate a workplace environment where every employee is treated with dignity and respect as a valued member of our team.