Assistant Attorney General - Civil Division

Description:

About the Position:

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

Compensation:
Salary commensurate with experience; expected hiring range $86,000 - $130,000/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 (http://oitsapps.ks.gov/da/ops/star/)
• Retirement and deferred compensation programs

Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information… (https://admin.ks.gov/services/state-employment-center/benefits)

The Office of the Kansas Attorney General's (https://ag.ks.gov/) (OAG) is accepting applications to fill an Assistant Attorney General (AAG) position in our Civil Division. This position will be embedded inside the U.S. Attorney's Office Kansas District, Asset Forfeiture (AF) Unit, in Wichita, Kansas. In addition to being an AAG with the OAG, the position will carry the designation of Special Assistant United States Attorney. This AAG position will be responsible for obtaining guidance and approval on the handling of assigned cases from OAG management. The individual selected to fill this position will investigate facts to determine if forfeiture is appropriate; litigate cases involving the forfeiture of assets seized as proceeds of illegal activities and/or money laundering activity; assist with efforts to ensure that forfeited assets are restored to victims; and handle the civil forfeiture of assets used to facilitate illegal activity such as drug trafficking. The position will maintain regular, accurate and complete reporting to the OAG on the status of asset forfeiture cases.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Research and draft pleadings and documents to be utilized in criminal proceedings to include, but not limited to: complaints, pre-trial motions, jury instructions, etc.
• Research, interpret and apply statutes, court decisions, or other legal authority on points of law
• Interview clients and witnesses
• Conduct legal research and writing
• Conduct depositions and other forms of discovery
• Conduct negotiations
• Prepare for the participate in hearings and trials (with and without a jury)
• Perform all other legal functions necessary to case development
• Over all case management
• Travel to Topeka for meetings with OAG staff members and travel to litigate cases

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: You would travel to locations required to competently and diligently discharge the assigned duties. Regular in-state travel is 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.

Qualifications:
Licensing & Certification

• Certificate of admission and membership in good standing with the Bar of the Supreme Court of Kansas or eligible for admission on waiver (or Kansas Supreme Court Rules for Attorney Admissions – Rule 715)
• Admission to the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas and admission to (or eligible for admission to ) the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
• A valid driver's license

Minimum Qualifications:

• Trial experience required
• Excellent writing, research and communication skills
• Strong proficiency in MS Office (Word, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat

Preferred Qualifications:

• Jury trial experience
• Knowledge of asset forfeiture procedure

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.
• State of Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate. A valid Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is a condition of employment for all employees of the Office of Kansas Attorney General. Applicants (including non-residents) who receive a formal job offer for a State job, are required to obtain a valid Tax Clearance within ten (10) days of the job offer. A Tax Clearance can be obtained through the Kansas Department of Revenue who reviews individual accounts for compliance with Kansas Tax Law.
• If you have a missing tax return(s) or you owe taxes to the State of Kansas, please know that the Kansas Department of Revenue will work with you. The Kansas Department of Revenue can set you up on a payment plan to receive a Tax Clearance so you can get a job working for the State of Kansas. The Kansas Department of Revenue can be contacted at 785-296-3199. Kansas Department of Revenue - Tax Clearance Frequently Asked Questions (https://www.ksrevenue.gov/faqs-taxclearance.html

Recruiter Contact Information

• Name: Jude Overton
• Email: careers@ag.ks.gov
• Phone: (785) 296-3666

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 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 (https://www.ksrevenue.gov/faqs-taxclearance.html)

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 (https://admin.ks.gov/offices/personnel-services/jobs/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: 

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