Associate General Counsel

Description:

Position Summary & Responsibilities:
The Kansas State Board of Healing Arts (KSBHA) is seeking to fill an Associate General Counsel position. The Associate General Counsel serves under the direction of the General Counsel – providing legal advice, representation and services to the agency, its governing Board, Executive Director, management, staff, advisory Councils, Committees, and other sub-entities.

This position is responsible for a wide range of areas, including, but not necessarily limited to:

• Representing the Board in appellate review actions and prosecuting unauthorized practice cases in court.
• Providing legal advice to the Board in their decision-making capacity during administrative hearings.
• Providing legal advice and opinions to the Board, advisory Councils and staff.
• Providing legal review of requests for open records and subpoenas to the agency.
• Assisting the Executive Director and General Counsel in legislative matters including drafting proposed legislation and presenting testimony before legislative committees.
• Drafting and reviewing regulations, policies and procedures with regard to form and legality.
• Responding to inquiries from licensees, stakeholders, other government officials and the public.
• Performing other work as assigned by General Counsel, and Executive Director.

Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation from an accredited school of law and possess a current Kansas Law license.

Preferred Qualifications:
Emphasis in professional licensing, health law, administrative law or related field of practice is preferred.

Post Offer Requirement:
Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate: A valid Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is a condition of employment for all employees of the State of Kansas. 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

Recruiter Contact Information

Name: Brianna Brandt

Email: Brianna.Brandt@ks.gov

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DD 214 (if you are claiming Veteran's Preference)

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