Chief Litigation Counsel

Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

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)

Position Summary:
The Chief Litigation Counsel advises and performs legal work in connection with dockets filed at the Commission and coordinates this work with the Utilities, Conservation or Transportation Division Directors and their staff. Work includes evaluating issues and facilitating formulation of staff positions; coordinating preparation of testimony; preparing pleadings, motions and briefs; providing representation in dockets. This further includes directing a staff of legal and clerical employees engaged in performing various legal and related activities; direct and supervise the work of subordinate attorneys and is responsible for all legal activity of staff attorneys and special counsel in cases before the Commission.

Qualifications:
Education:

Degree from an accredited law school.

Licensing & Certification:
Licensed and in good standing with the Supreme Court of Kansas at the time of appointment.

Minimum Qualifications:
At least five (5) years of experience in professional legal work, including experience in litigation, governmental or administrative law setting. Excellent communication and writing skills are essential. Candidates must be qualified for admission to practice before the US District Court for the District of Kansas.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience.
• Professional experience with the core industries regulated by the KCC: public utilities, oil and gas production, and commercial motor carriers.

Post-Offer/Pre-employment Requirements:

• Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate required in accordance with Executive Order 2004-03. Each applicant (even non-residents) who is selected for a State of Kansas job vacancy must apply for a Tax Clearance Certificate within 10 days from the date of the offer letter by accessing the Kansas Department of Revenue's (KDOR) website at https://www.ksrevenue.gov/taxclearance.html
• If you need assistance with the tax clearance, please contact Kansas Department of Revenue at (785)296-3199 or by email at kdor_specialprojects@ks.gov

Recruiter Contact Information
Name: Sandra Rak
Email: sandra.rak@ks.gov
Phone: 785-271-3136

Job Application Process

• First Sign in or register as a New User.
• Complete or update your contact information on the Careers> My Contact Information page. *This information is included on all your job applications.
• Upload required documents listed below for the Careers> My Job Applications page. *This information is included on all your job applications.
• Start your draft job application, upload other required documents, and Submit when it is complete.
• Manage your draft and submitted applications on the Careers> My Job Applications page.
• Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter.
• Email – sent to the Preferred email on the My Contact Information page
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Required Documents for this Application to be Complete

Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page
Transcripts
DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran's Preference)

Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application
Cover Letter
Resume
Writing Sample (not to exceed six pages)

Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov: “How, What, & Where do I Upload Documents”

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 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/services/state-employment-center/veterans)

Please Note: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility 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: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator
Office of Personnel Services
Landon State Office Building
900 SW Jackson, Rm 401
Topeka, KS 66612