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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. 

Assistant Attorney General - Consumer Section - Public Protection Division

  • Type:Full Time
  • Salary/Pay Rate:Salary commensurate with experience; expected hiring range $87,000 - $103,000/year
  • Posted Date:05/20/2026

The Office of the Kansas Attorney General’s Public Protection Division has a wide-ranging mission with one overriding priority:  keeping Kansas safe. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Division’s Consumer Protection Section. The Assistant Attorney General (AAG) position in our Consumer Protection Division will represent the state in a variety of matters brought under the Kansas Consumer Protection Act (KCPA). We are an organization that values individuals who strive to work in a team environment, where a positive attitude and willingness to assist others is critical. We seek to hire individuals who exemplify the highest standards of integrity, efficiency and professionalism.

 

PRIMARY DUTIES 

If selected, you would support our mission to protect the safety and security of Kansas families. You would be principally assigned cases involving the KCPA, the Kansas No-Call Act, the Kansas False Claims Act, and other areas as needed. You should be well-organized, self-motivated, and punctual. A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail is required.

 

Duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Research, interpret and apply statutes, court decisions, or other legal authority on points of law; Conduct legal research and writing; Prepare pleadings & other legal documents; Draft and argue pre-trial motions; Conduct depositions and other forms of discovery; Participate in settlement negotiations; Participate in court or jury trials
  • Respond to consumer phone calls, emails, letters and other communication
  • Review cases and determine litigation strategyReview cases and determine litigation strategy
  • Direct assigned investigators in gathering evidence to support cases and claims
  • Work within our record retention policies and procedures 
  • Oversee personal case management
  • Presentations to civil groups to enhance community knowledge of scams and self-protection
  • 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.

 

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

Minimum Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited law school
  • Membership in good standing with the Bar of the Supreme Court of Kansas or eligible for admission without examination.
  • A valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

  • Two (2) or more years of applicable litigation experience preferred.

 

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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.