Assistant Attorney General - Sexually Violent P...

Description:

Position Summary & Responsibilities:
The Office of the Kansas Attorney General (https://ag.ks.gov/home) (OAG) is accepting applications to fill an Assistant Attorney General (AAG) position in the Sexually Violent Predator (SVP) Unit of our Public Protection Division to litigate SVP cases, which are civil commitment cases. This position will handle a caseload involving representation of the State of Kansas in SVP cases, including the initial commitment process as well as annual review hearings. The position may be assigned some SVP-related appellate work as well. Cases will be filed primarily in various state courts.

Under the supervision of the First Assistant Attorney General of the SVP Unit and the Deputy Attorney General of Public Protection, the individual selected to fill this position will perform duties to include but are not limited to the following:
Essential Functions:

• Draft and argue pre-trial motions;
• Prepare pleadings
• Interview clients and witnesses as well as review medical records of respondents
• Perform legal research and writing
• Work closely with KDADS representatives who operate the Sexual Predator Treatment Program (SPTP)
• Conduct negotiations with opposing counsel
• Participate in hearings and trials (with and without a jury)
• Research, interpret, and apply statutes, court decisions, or other legal authority on points of law
• Work with our record retention policies and procedures
• Travel to various counties across the state for hearings

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
• Membership in good standing with the Bar of the Supreme Court of Kansas or eligible for admission without examination
• Membership in good standing with the United States District Court for the District of Kansas or eligible for admission
• A valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications:

• A minimum of three (3) years of civil and/or administrative law experience
• Excellent writing, legal research and communication skills required
• Strong proficiency in MS Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat
• Experience in criminal, civil, or administrative litigation
• Experience with electronic case management and document managements systems

Travel: You may need to travel to locations to competently and diligently discharge the assigned duties. Extensive 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.
• State of Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate (https://jobs.sok.ks.gov/psc/sokhrprdcg/APPLICANT/HRMS/c/%E2%80%A2State%20of%20Kansas%20Tax%20Clearance%20Certificate.). 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://admin.ks.gov/services/state-employment-center/veterans)

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:

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