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Office of the Kansas Attorney General
First Assistant Attorney General
Antitrust & Business Organizations – Public Protection Division
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
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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.
Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements
As a condition of employment, candidate(s) are subject to a pre-employment screening process to include a fingerprint and name-based criminal history records check and reference/background check of past and present employers. The pre-employment screening process will be waived for current OAG personnel who have previously completed the screening requirements.
In this position, you would be authorized access to private information to the extent necessary to perform the assigned duties. Employees of the OAG are required to protect against unauthorized access to such information, ensure the security and privacy of such information, and disclose any anticipated threats or hazards to such information. Employees must be cautious not to release this information to the public or other individuals, including but not limited to OAG employees who have not been authorized or who do not have a legitimate organizational, departmental, or business need to know. Any questions regarding releasing such information to another person should be directed to the employee’s supervisor.
Recruiter Contact Information
Name: Jude Overton
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (785) 296-3666
Job Application Process
Submit the following documents via email to [email protected]:
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)
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.
Learn more about claiming Veteran’s Preference
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 [email protected], 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.
If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.
Title: Senior Attorney Hiring Coordinator
Company: Alston & Bird
Location: New York, NY
