Attorney General's Honors Program (Entry Level Attorneys)
Apply NowCompany: State of Kansas
Location: Shawnee, KS 66216
Description:
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Office of the Kansas Attorney General
Attorney General's Honors Program
Criminal Division, Public Protection Division, Special Litigation & Constitutional Issues Division,
Civil Division, and Office of the Solicitor General
About the Position
Salary commensurate with experience; expected hiring range $81,000 - $83,000/year
Employment Benefits
The Attorney General's Honors Program offers a select group of attorneys with less than two years of post-J.D. experience the opportunity to gain high-level experience working on a variety of interesting and important matters in the Office of the Kansas Attorney General (OAG).
The Honors Program is a two-year assignment. Honors Attorneys are assigned to one of the OAG's five legal divisions (Civil Division, Criminal Division, Public Protection Division, Office of the Solicitor General, or Special Litigation & Constitutional Issues Division), where they receive mentoring and work assignments from all sections or functional areas within that division, helping the attorney build a solid foundation in the full scope of the division's responsibilities, as well as important skills that will serve him or her well as their career advances. A brief overview of each Division is available on the Attorney General's website at https://ag.ks.gov/about-the-office/divisions .
Attorneys can expect to get significant in-court experience during this assignment. The OAG wants dynamic attorneys who are interested in helping Kansans insure the full enjoyment of their rights as American citizens. We want new attorneys who can carry on the Office's reputation for integrity, efficiency, and professionalism. If you're a bold-but-thoughtful attorney with concern for your fellow citizens, we want to talk to you.
If mutually agreeable, an Honors Attorney may be converted to an Assistant Attorney General or Assistant Solicitor General position following completion of the Honors Program, dependent upon the agency's staffing needs. However, selectees need not commit to more than two years with the office.
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 OAG is currently accepting applications for Honors Attorneys who would begin in Feb./Mar. or July/Aug. 2025.
Qualifications
Licensing & Certification
Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.
Learn more about claiming Veteran's Preference
Equal Employment Opportunity
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.
If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.
To apply for this job, please see the Job Application Process section below.
This job posting does not use this site's online application. The 'Apply for Job' button will not work.
Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy:
Open Until Filled; Screening begins i mmediately and continues until filled
Office of the Kansas Attorney General
Attorney General's Honors Program
Criminal Division, Public Protection Division, Special Litigation & Constitutional Issues Division,
Civil Division, and Office of the Solicitor General
About the Position
- Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified (At-Will)
- Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
- FLSA: Exempt
- Location: Topeka (Shawnee County)
- Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
- Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes
- Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; Hybrid: Two-day remote work schedule available after one year in the position
Salary commensurate with experience; expected hiring range $81,000 - $83,000/year
Employment Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
- Sick & Vacation leave
- Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
- Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
- Fitness Centers in select locations
- Employee discounts with the STAR Program
- Retirement and deferred compensation programs
The Attorney General's Honors Program offers a select group of attorneys with less than two years of post-J.D. experience the opportunity to gain high-level experience working on a variety of interesting and important matters in the Office of the Kansas Attorney General (OAG).
The Honors Program is a two-year assignment. Honors Attorneys are assigned to one of the OAG's five legal divisions (Civil Division, Criminal Division, Public Protection Division, Office of the Solicitor General, or Special Litigation & Constitutional Issues Division), where they receive mentoring and work assignments from all sections or functional areas within that division, helping the attorney build a solid foundation in the full scope of the division's responsibilities, as well as important skills that will serve him or her well as their career advances. A brief overview of each Division is available on the Attorney General's website at https://ag.ks.gov/about-the-office/divisions .
Attorneys can expect to get significant in-court experience during this assignment. The OAG wants dynamic attorneys who are interested in helping Kansans insure the full enjoyment of their rights as American citizens. We want new attorneys who can carry on the Office's reputation for integrity, efficiency, and professionalism. If you're a bold-but-thoughtful attorney with concern for your fellow citizens, we want to talk to you.
If mutually agreeable, an Honors Attorney may be converted to an Assistant Attorney General or Assistant Solicitor General position following completion of the Honors Program, dependent upon the agency's staffing needs. However, selectees need not commit to more than two years with the office.
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 OAG is currently accepting applications for Honors Attorneys who would begin in Feb./Mar. or July/Aug. 2025.
Qualifications
Licensing & Certification
- Membership in good standing with the Bar of the Supreme Court of Kansas, or eligible for admission. Applicants not already licensed in Kansas must obtain such licensing before beginning work.
- A valid driver's license
- Less than two (2) years post-J.D. experience
- Exceptional legal writing and research skills
- Exceptional oral advocacy skills
- Superior analytical ability, objectivity, and judgment
- Ability to multitask, keep calm under pressure, and treat everyone with respect
- Judicial clerkship, particularly with a federal Court of Appeals or state Supreme Court
- Experience on law review or other student-edited journal
- Top 25% of law school graduating class
- 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.
- Name : Jude Overton
- Cover Letter (optional)
- Resume
- Writing Sample (no more than ten pages)
- Law school transcript if practicing law for less than four years
- DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran's Preference)
Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.
Learn more about claiming Veteran's Preference
Equal Employment Opportunity
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.
If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.