Description:

About the Position:

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

Compensation:
Salary commensurate with experience; expected hiring range $88,000 - $95,000/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 Kansas Department of Labor (KDOL) assists in the prevention of economic insecurity through unemployment insurance and workers compensation, by providing a fair and efficient venue to exercise employer and employee rights, and by helping employers promote a safe work environment for their employees. This facilitates compliance with labor laws while enabling advancement of the economic well-being of the citizens of Kansas.

At KDOL, our employees are our most valuable resource. We encourage our employees to grow and advance by participating in job shadowing/training opportunities within KDOL. We value work-life balance and offer flexible schedules and telework opportunities.

As a quickly growing agency, we are always looking for passionate, talented and creative people to join our team. If you're looking for a challenge that will lead you to the next level of your career, you've found the right place. Come grow with us!

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Workers Compensation Fraud and Abuse Unit as an Assistant Attorney General who will review complaints for administrative, civil, or criminal prosecution and handle administrative prosecution of workers compensation fraud cases.

Primary Duties:
This Assistant Attorney General (AAG), employed by the mutual consent of the Kansas Department of Labor and the Office of the Kansas Attorney General will represent the State of Kansas in a caseload comprised of administrative fraud litigation. Key responsibilities include:

Drafts statements of charges, summary orders, or other complaints and determines whether to seek prosecution of administrative or criminal case governed by established statutes and case law prompted by investigations of workers compensation violations; reviews case files to determine if violation of state law exists; negotiates with opposing counsel; review and interpret statutes, administrative regulations and precedents; work tactfully and effectively with administrative officials, local government officials, fellow employees and other state or federal officials
Supervises three investigators and one administrative assistant and responds to legal questions, issues as needed
Prosecutes case in administrative hearing, appears in administrative hearings or district court.
Responds to consumer complaints and other outside agency inquiries
Other duties as assigned.

Additional Duties:
Additional duties and responsibilities may be added to the position description at any time. The position description does not state or imply that these are the only activities to be performed by the employee(s) holding this position. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related responsibilities as requested by their supervisor.

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:
Minimum Qualifications:

Graduate of an accredited law school
Certificate of admission to and membership in good standing with the Bar of the Supreme Court of Kansas
At least three (3) years of experience as a licensed attorney
A valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Workers Compensation litigation.
Five (5) years of applicable litigation experience preferred.

Minimum Competencies

Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of proper legal proceedings.
Knowledge of the Kansas Workers Compensation Act and the associated statutes and regulations is essential.
Knowledge of Kansas criminal law and procedure required.
Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with state and local law enforcement, insurance agents, insurance carriers, doctors, attorneys, employers, employees, claimants and the general public.
This position also requires the ability to analyze the information provided in an investigative report, assess its importance and incorporate it into a clear and concise legal filing.
Knowledge of the principles, methods, materials and practices of legal research.
Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication; organizational; analytical; and creative problem-solving skills required.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to analyze, appraise, and organize facts, evidence and precedents concerning cases and to present such materials in clear and logical form for oral or written presentation, such as orders or pleadings.
Ability to analyze legal documents and instruments.
Ability to proactively identify, prioritize and resolve legal issues quickly and effectively.
Ability to manage multiple responsibilities, conflicting deadlines and possibly new areas of expertise as the law needs change.
Ability to effectively communicate with and maintain favorable public relations and working relationships with administrative officials, local governmental officials, fellow employees, court officials and the public.
Ability to write legal instruments, reports and correspondence.
Ability to understand and interpret constitutional provisions, statutes, administrative regulations and precedents.
Ability to work independently.

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 (https://admin.ks.gov/services/state-employment-center/benefits). 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://admin.ks.gov/services/state-employment-center/benefits)

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