Assistant Attorney General-Kansas Lottery
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Location: Shawnee, KS 66216
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Office of the Kansas Attorney General
Assistant Attorney General
Civil Division
About the Position
Salary commensurate with experience; expected hiring range $86,000 - $100,000/year
Employment Benefits
The Office of the Kansas Attorney General's (OAG's) Civil Division operates as a general-service law firm for the State of Kansas and its many constituent agencies. We provide legal advice as general counsel to agencies across State government, we represent State agencies, institutions of higher education, and employees sued in state and federal court for personal injuries, property damage, employment discrimination, and more.
We aim to hire dynamic team players who exemplify the highest standards of integrity, efficiency, and professionalism. Maturity and a willingness to help others are essential to this position.
Position Summary & Responsibilities
The (OAG) is accepting applications to fill an Assistant Attorney General (AAG) position in our Civil Division, Legal Oversight and Government Counsel (LOGiC) section to be assigned to perform complex legal work for the Kansas Lottery .
Travel: Infrequent to occasional travel both within and outside the state of Kansas for meetings, depositions, hearings, trials, training, and other investigation- and litigation-related duties will be required.
Qualifications
Licensing & Certification
Veteran's 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 and the Kansas Lottery are equal opportunity employers. 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
Assistant Attorney General
Civil Division
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 $86,000 - $100,000/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 Office of the Kansas Attorney General's (OAG's) Civil Division operates as a general-service law firm for the State of Kansas and its many constituent agencies. We provide legal advice as general counsel to agencies across State government, we represent State agencies, institutions of higher education, and employees sued in state and federal court for personal injuries, property damage, employment discrimination, and more.
We aim to hire dynamic team players who exemplify the highest standards of integrity, efficiency, and professionalism. Maturity and a willingness to help others are essential to this position.
Position Summary & Responsibilities
The (OAG) is accepting applications to fill an Assistant Attorney General (AAG) position in our Civil Division, Legal Oversight and Government Counsel (LOGiC) section to be assigned to perform complex legal work for the Kansas Lottery .
- Provide legal services and advice to the Executive Director of the Kansas Lottery and to Kansas Lottery staff on all legal matters that arise in the course of the lottery's operation, i ncluding investigations and enforcement of the Kansas Lottery Act. Draft proposed rules and regulations, requests for proposals and contracts.
- Assist in legal matters that may occur as a result of the operation of the lottery including contract matters, payment of claims, collections, or other situations that may occur
- Assist the Lottery's Sales and Marketing Departments on legal issues concerning promotions, advertising, game development and sales operations, as needed
- Assist on matters involving Lottery personnel and in administering the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as it applies to the Kansas Lottery and to lottery retailers
- Provide legal services concerning contractual matters, to include reviewing language of contracts, leases and other documents that may affect the Kansas Lottery operations
- Assist the Kansas Lottery's Security Division by advising on investigative matters, including court proceedings that may arise as a result of an investigation
Travel: Infrequent to occasional travel both within and outside the state of Kansas for meetings, depositions, hearings, trials, training, and other investigation- and litigation-related duties will be required.
Qualifications
Licensing & Certification
- Membership in good standing with the Bar of the Supreme Court of Kansas or eligible for admission on waiver
- A valid driver's license
- At least two (2) years post-J.D. experience
- Experience advising executive decision-makers on legal topics
- 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)
Veteran's 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 and the Kansas Lottery are equal opportunity employers. 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.