Careers

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 Civil Enforcement - Criminal Division

  • Type:Full Time
  • Salary/Pay Rate:Salary commensurate with experience; expected hiring range $86,000 - $130,000/year
  • Posted Date:06/01/2026
Do you want to be part of a team of the best prosecutors in Kansas? The Office of the Kansas Attorney General (OAG), is seeking aggressive-but-thoughtful litigators to take on some of the most interesting and difficult criminal cases in the state. We aim to hire dynamic team players who exemplify the highest standards of integrity, efficiency, and professionalism. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment under a light supervisory hand. Maturity and a willingness to help others are critical. If you aspire to make a difference in our State, we invite you to submit your application.
 
Position Summary & Responsibilities

The Kansas Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) is a state law enforcement division within the Kansas Attorney General’s Office, and its mission is to investigate and pursue enforcement actions against health care providers who have defrauded the Medicaid program or who have engaged in abuse, neglect, and/or exploitation of persons in the Medicaid system or residential health care facilities.  The MFCU has both civil and criminal enforcement powers.  

The successful candidate for this position will work as a member of an interdisciplinary team of special agents (sworn law enforcement officers), registered nurse investigator, analysts/auditors, and attorneys, seeking civil remedies such as financial restitution and penalties, and exclusions from the Medicaid system.  The successful candidate for this position should have sound legal judgment, strong research and analysis skills, and the ability to understand and communicate complex information and legal issues.  The Assistant Attorney General serving in this position will consult with investigators and analysts, review evidence, prepare and file civil actions in the appropriate court, conduct civil Discovery, draft and respond to motions and other court filings, attend hearings, negotiate settlements, and take matters to trial as needed.   Additionally, the position will involve representing the Office and Unit in civil investigation and enforcements conducted jointly with Federal counterparts at any of the three U.S.  Attorney Offices located in Kansas.  

The attorney accepting this position must maintain the integrity of the Attorney General’s Office, as well as the confidentiality of information as required by the Kansas Attorney General.  In-state travel, including some over-night travel, is expected.  Also, out of state training opportunities will be available.

Essential Functions:
•    Working with a team of agents, analysts, and other attorneys, to recover Medicaid funds
•    Monitoring ongoing national qui tam litigation involving the State of Kansas
•    Reviewing investigation findings for possible civil liability and enforcement opportunities
•    Drafting and issuing civil demand correspondence
•    Drafting civil petitions or complaints, and filing in the appropriate courts
•    Conducting civil Discovery
•    Motion practice
•    Oral and written advocacy
•    Conducting hearings and trials (as needed)
•    Networking with, and assisting, federal counterparts (as appropriate)
•    Working as part of a larger network of MFCUs nationwide
•    Presenting outreach materials to various groups and entities
•    Presenting liability information to targets/Defendants and/or their counsel
•    Working with other MFCU team members and the Unit as a whole to comply with the Twelve Performance Standards and other Federal authority used by Federal oversight officials to evaluate the MFCU operations

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
•    Membership in good standing with the United States District Court for the District of Kansas or eligible for admission
•    A valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

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

Stevens Amendment Statement:
The Kansas Attorney General’s Office Medicaid Fraud Control Unit receives 75% percent of its funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services under a grant award totaling $2,489,664 for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2026. The remaining 25% percent, totaling $829,883 for FY 2026, is funded by the State of Kansas. The federal fiscal year 2026 is defined as October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026.  

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.


 

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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.