Description:

Posting Start Date
12/12/2025

Posting End Date
Open Until Filled

Descriptions
This position is responsible for the prosecution of a wide variety of cases, and may include appellate work and trial level felony, misdemeanor, traffic, CINC, juvenile offender, and care and treatment cases as experience warrants. Opportunities for immediate, high level felony work are available to qualified applicants.

Requirements:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Prepares and files journal entries; legal documents, letters, invoices, reports, and records, summonses, complaints, motions and subpoenas.
Determines whether adequate evidence exists to prosecute cases for violation of state and local statutes.
Coordinates schedule with the court calendar when setting hearing dates and times.
Codes, prepares, disposes and oversees the management of all case and office files.
Prepares various reports for the County and for the State.
Reviews law journals and other legal publications to identify court decisions pertinent to pending cases.
Conducts legal research.
Conducts trials and other hearings before the court.
Continual contact with other county departments, community meetings and the general public.
Assist the County Attorney in preparation of cases.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Extensive problem solving exists in this position. Requires the ability to evaluate alternatives to resolve disputes.
Ability to interpret applicable statutes, regulations and policies and take appropriate action.
Excellent legal writing skills and research aptitude required.
Knowledge of the rules of evidence and court proceedings.
Ability to effectively litigate cases in a court of law.
Ability to manage caseloads so as not to miss deadlines and finding appropriate resources to assist the victim(s).
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing using the English language.
Skills in organization, mathematical processes, time management and a high degree of computer proficiency.
Good interpersonal skills and the ability to interact well with others.
Ability to multi-task and work independently.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Able to make independent decisions, use good judgment, accept results and receive constructive feedback in an appropriate positive manner.
Able and willing to work with others toward achieving common goals.
Demonstrate understanding of the importance of teamwork.
Display positive attitude and support county policies and communicate properly.

Certificate Needed
Must be a graduate from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctorate (JD)

Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Kansas

Benefits:
KPERS Retirement

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Deferred Compensation: KPERS 457 & Nationwide

Supplemental Insurance Offered through: AFLAC or Guardian

Basic Term Life Insurance

11 Paid Holidays

Requires Various Licenses Application (https://www.dkcoks.gov//AdvancedForms/requires-various-licenses-application/JobPost/4we27r8rqdkb16eaxf1ybsjtd5)