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Assistant Attorney General - Civil Division - Affirmative Civil Enforcement (Asset Forfeiture)

  • Type:Full Time
  • Salary/Pay Rate:Salary commensurate with experience; expected hiring range $86,000 - $130,000/year
  • Posted Date:07/24/2026

The Office of the Kansas Attorney General’s (OAG) is accepting applications to fill an Assistant Attorney General (AAG) position in our Civil Division.  This position will be embedded inside the U.S. Attorney's Office Kansas District, Asset Forfeiture (AF) Unit, in Wichita, Kansas.  In addition to being an AAG with the OAG, the position will carry the designation of Special Assistant United States Attorney.  This AAG position will be responsible for obtaining guidance and approval on the handling of assigned cases from OAG management.  The individual selected to fill this position will investigate facts to determine if forfeiture is appropriate; litigate cases involving the forfeiture of assets seized as proceeds of illegal activities and/or money laundering activity; assist with efforts to ensure that forfeited assets are restored to victims; and handle the civil forfeiture of assets used to facilitate illegal activity such as drug trafficking.  The position will maintain regular, accurate and complete reporting to the OAG on the status of asset forfeiture cases.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

  • Research and draft pleadings and documents to be utilized in criminal proceedings to include, but not limited to: complaints, pre-trial motions, jury instructions, etc.
  • Research, interpret and apply statutes, court decisions, or other legal authority on points of law
  • Interview clients and witnesses
  • Conduct legal research and writing
  • Conduct depositions and other forms of discovery
  • Conduct negotiations
  • Prepare for the participate in hearings and trials (with and without a jury)
  • Perform all other legal functions necessary to case development
  • Over all case management
  • Travel to Topeka for meetings with OAG staff members and travel to litigate cases

 

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: You would travel to locations required to competently and diligently discharge the assigned duties.  Regular in-state travel is required.  A valid driver's license is required when operating a state vehicle, a private vehicle, or a rental vehicle for the benefit of the State.

Qualifications

Licensing & Certification

  • Certificate of admission and membership in good standing with the Bar of the Supreme Court of Kansas or eligible for admission on waiver (or Kansas Supreme Court Rules for Attorney Admissions – Rule 715)
  • Admission to the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas and admission to (or eligible for admission to ) the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
  • A valid driver’s license

Minimum Qualifications

  • Trial experience required
  • Excellent writing, research and communication skills
  • Strong proficiency in MS Office (Word, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat

Preferred Qualifications

  • Jury trial experience
  • Knowledge of asset forfeiture procedure

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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

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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

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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.