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The Office of the Kansas Attorney General (OAG) employs a team of professionally minded men and women working in a variety of fields. 

First Assistant Attorney General Criminal Division - Major Crimes

  • Type:Full Time
  • Salary/Pay Rate:Salary commensurate with experience; expected hiring range $115,000 - $145,000/year
  • Posted Date:02/17/2026

The Office of the Attorney General is seeking a dynamic leader and experienced litigator to head the Criminal Division’s Major Crimes unit. Major Crimes attorneys work in conjunction with county and district attorneys to initiate and prosecute major felony cases statewide, with a focus on homicides and off-grid child sex crimes. This position will lead a team of criminal prosecutors and support staff.  This is an opportunity to litigate complex criminal cases in district courts across the state, as well as to mentor and supervise other attorneys in the unit. The successful candidate will have an exemplary record as an ethical litigator and a vision to improve and expand the work of the Major Crimes unit.

PRIMARY DUTIES

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.

ADDITIONAL 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 secretaries, analysts)
  • At least ten years of experience as a state, federal, or military prosecutor
  • Significant experience litigating off-grid cases in state court

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Attorneys

Attorneys employed with the OAG are designated as Deputy Attorneys General, Assistant Attorneys General, or similar. Our attorneys specialize in the practice of various fields of law including administrative, antitrust, civil litigation, criminal litigation, employment, and environmental to name just a few.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Graduation from an accredited law school
  • Admission to and membership in good standing with the Bar of the Supreme Court of Kansas
  • Admission to or eligibility for admission to the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit

Special Agents

Commissioned law enforcement personnel who conduct civil and/or criminal investigations and perform other law enforcement duties.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Current or past full-time law enforcement certification
  • Three (3) years of law enforcement experience

Investigators

Civilian personnel who gather information, conduct interviews and manage a caseload of civil matters or complaints. No law enforcement duties are associated with these positions.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in business administration, communications, criminal justice, or related field(s)
  • Related professional or technical experience may be substituted for the required college study

Information Technology (IT)

IT is critical to the efficient and effective operations of the OAG. Areas of specialty include database administration, network monitoring and maintenance, IT security and end-user support.

Administration/Clerical

Administrative and clerical staff are needed to support the mission of the OAG. These include positions such as accountants, legal assistants and clerical positions with increasing levels of complexity and responsibility. Many of these positions provide support to the administrative, investigative and/or legal functions of the agency.

In accordance with K.S.A. 75-3111 and K.S.A. 75-2935(1)(j), officers and employees in the OAG are in the unclassified service of the Kansas Civil Service Act. Unclassified positions are not subject to the entitlements provided to employees in the classified service as defined by the Kansas Civil Service Act. Employees of the OAG serve at the pleasure of the Attorney General and are terminable at-will.

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.