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Office of the Kansas Attorney General
Associate Deputy Attorney General
Special Litigation & Constitutional Issues Division
About the Position
- Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified (At-Will)
- Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
- FLSA: Exempt
- Location: Topeka (Shawnee County)
- Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
- Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes
- Work Schedule: Monday-Friday
Compensation
Salary commensurate with experience; expected hiring range $99,000 - $124,000/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
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The Office of the Kansas Attorney General’s Special Litigation & Constitutional Issues Division is seeking a dynamic, experienced litigator who wants to help lead the Office’s efforts to protect constitutional rights and reign in federal excesses.
The Division’s primary focus is on suing the federal government (for example, in Kansas v. Biden, which challenges the federal government’s unlawful student loan forgiveness program) and submitting comments on proposed federal regulations that may infringe on state sovereignty or constitutional rights. But the division also handles other affirmative and defensive cases that involve constitutional issues, including litigation challenging the constitutionality of state statutes.
We need an experienced litigator who can be the second in command of this effort. The successful candidate will help lead a team of two to four attorneys pursuing the most interesting and consequential cases the Office is handling. This is an opportunity to litigate cases that are national in scope and filed in federal courts across the country, as well as to mentor the mission-minded but less-experienced attorneys in the Division.
Strategic vision, political savvy, and compatibility with the administration’s legal philosophy and goals are all important. We expect to file suits with a strong chance of landing in the U.S. Supreme Court, and need an Associate Deputy Attorney General who can litigate and help choose cases with that end in mind.
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.
Licensing & Certification
- Membership in good standing with the Bar of the Supreme Court of Kansas or eligible for admission on waiver
- A valid driver’s license
Minimum Qualifications
- At least four (4) years post-J.D. experience
- Significant experience in criminal, civil, or administrative litigation
- Excellent writing ability
- Prior experience or demonstrated interest in federalism, separation of powers, and constitutional rights
Preferred Qualifications
- At least six (6) years post-J.D. experience
- Judicial clerkship
- Experience supervising and mentoring attorneys or related staff
- Experience with strategic public-interest litigation or related efforts
- Experience litigating under Section 1983, the Administrative Procedure Act, or similar statutes
Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements
As a condition of employment, candidate(s) are subject to a pre-employment screening process to include a 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.
Recruiter Contact Information
Job Application Process
Submit the following documents via email to careers@ag.ks.gov:
- Cover Letter (optional)
- Resume
- Writing Sample (no more than ten pages)
- Most recent job performance review, if available
- DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)
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
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Office of the Kansas Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer. We recognize and value the uniqueness of each individual person. We believe the best workplaces bring together employees with diverse skill sets, backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints to achieve common goals. We see this as the best way to realize our Office’s mission. We work to ensure all employees are treated fairly and have equal opportunity. We prohibit and strongly condemn discrimination on any basis protected by law. We strive to create and to cultivate a workplace environment where every employee is treated with dignity and respect as a valued member of our team.
If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.