The Attorney General is seeking aggressive-but-thoughtful appellate litigators to work with his Solicitor General to take on some of the most interesting and important legal issues the office handles. The Solicitor General’s Office has two main responsibilities: (1) representing Kansas’ interests in civil and criminal appeals in state and federal courts, and (2) researching and drafting formal Attorney General Opinions requested by state officers. Assistant Solicitors also occasionally appear in trial courts for habeas suits and other quasi-appellate proceedings.
An attorney in this division must have exceptional writing and research skills. Strategic vision, political savvy, and a desire to “think deep thoughts” about the law are likewise necessary. The successful candidate will be able to quickly see the second- and third-order effects of his or her legal arguments, both in a particular case and in the development of the law more broadly.
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.
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 two (2) years post-J.D. experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Federal or state appellate clerkship
- Experience on law review or other student-edited journal
- Top 25% of law school graduating class
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.
- State of Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate. The successful applicant (even non-residents) must obtain a valid Kansas Certificate of Tax Clearance by accessing the Kansas Department of Revenue's website within 10 days of the date the applicant has been offered the employment position. A Tax Clearance is a comprehensive tax account review to determine and ensure that an individual's account is compliant with all primary Kansas Tax Laws. A Tax Clearance expires every 90 days. This is in accordance with Executive Order 2004-03. If you need assistance with the tax clearance, please contact (785) 296-3199. Visit the Tax Clearance site for more information on and where to obtain this Kansas Department of Revenue document.
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