First Asst Attorney General

Job

ID223151

Location

Shawnee County

Full/Part TimeFull-Time

AgencyAttorney General

Job Posting

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

Job Posting closes: Open Until Filled; Screening begins immediately and continues until filled.

Office of the Kansas Attorney General

First Assistant Attorney General

Criminal Division

•Economic Crimes Unit

About the Position

Classified/Unclassified Service:

Unclassified (At-Will)

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full-Time

FLSA:

Nonexempt

Location:

Topeka

Eligible to

Receive Benefits:

Yes

Veterans' Preference Eligible:

Yes

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday; 8:00 AM

•5:00 PM

Compensation

Salary commensurate with experience; expected hiring range $115,000

•$145,000/year 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

Retirement and deferred compensation programs Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…

PRIMARY DUTIES

• The Office of the Attorney General is seeking a dynamic leader and experienced litigator to head the Criminal Division's Economic Crimes unit, which includes responsibility for the elder justice-focused Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Unit (ANE Unit). This is an opportunity to litigate complex economic crimes cases as well as to meaningfully contribute to elder justice across Kansas, and to mentor and supervise other attorneys to further the mission of the Office of the Kansas Attorney General. The successful candidate will have an exemplary record as an ethical litigator and a vision to improve and support the work of the Economic Crimes unit.
• Economic Crimes attorneys prosecute state court cases across Kansas in a wide variety of areas, including: elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation; white collar and embezzlement crimes; insurance fraud; securities fraud; livestock theft; organized retail crime; state benefits fraud; racing and gaming violations; public official and misconduct cases; and election crimes. The First Assistant Attorney General leads a team of criminal prosecutors and support staff and maintains positive working relationships with county and district attorneys, as well as state and local investigating agencies.
• In overseeing the ANE Unit, the First Assistant Attorney General leads a team of program consultants and the statewide multidisciplinary team coordinator to provide education and support on elder and dependent adult topics to all stakeholders, including: county and district attorneys, local law enforcement, social services agencies such as DCF and KDADS, local area agencies on aging, and other agencies as needed. The First Assistant Attorney General also serves as the chair for the statewide Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse Prevention Council.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

Supervising a team of capable professionals with diverse skills and expertise to ensure matters are consistently investigated and prosecuted proactively, efficiently, and with reasonable speed.

Developing and presenting training to law enforcement and prosecutors statewide.

Maintaining a criminal caseload consistent with the First AAG's other duties.

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.

Travel:

Some travel within the state of Kansas for hearings, trials, and other prosecution-related duties will be required. Occasional out-of-state travel for training.

Qualifications

Licensing & Certification

Membership in good standing with the Bar of the Supreme Court of Kansas or eligible for admission without examination.

A valid driver's license

Minimum Qualifications

At least five years of experience as a state, federal, or military criminal prosecutor or criminal defense attorney.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience supervising attorneys or related staff (e.g., investigators, legal assistants, analysts)

At least ten years of experience as a state, federal, or military prosecutor

Significant experience litigating off-grid cases in state court

Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements

As a condition of employment, candidate(s) are subject to a pre-employment screening process to include a drug screening test, physical examination, psychological testing, 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. 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

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Recruiter Contact Information

Name:

Jude Overton

Email:

careers@ag.ks.gov

Phone:

(785) 296-3666