Law Clerk

Position Summary & Responsibilities:
Position Summary:
The Kansas State Board of Healing Arts (KSBHA) is looking for a Law Clerk Intern that will be mentored by the General Counsel (GC) department. Our GC department serves as the agency's in-house counsel – providing legal advice, representation and services to the agency, the governing board, executive director, management, staff, councils, committees, and other sub-entities.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Perform legal research.
• Support attorneys and staff on legal matters.
• Special legal projects.

Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Must have completed one year of legal education and be currently enrolled in a law school as a 2L or 3L.

Preferred Qualifications:
Successful applicants possess the following skills:

• Strong analytical skills to interpret complex information.
• Strong research abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Outlook.

Recruiter Contact Information

• Name: Rikki Price
• Email: KSBHA_Recruitment@ks.gov
• Phone: 785-296-8558
• Mailing Address: 800 SW Jackson St, Suite 700, Topeka, KS 66612.
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• Resume

Cover Letter

DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran's Preference)

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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.

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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 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
Docking State Office Building
915 SW Harrison Ave, Suite 260
Topeka, KS 66612