Attorney

Location: Topeka
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

Seeking Attorneys for the State of Kansas Onsite in Topeka, KS - Hybrid Schedule After One Year Multiple Positions Available - Entry to Senior Level Out of State Applicants Welcome - Guidance on Kansas Bar provided Competitive Pay from 80K - 160K depending on position and experience level Relocation Assistance is available for qualified candidates. Areas include Civil, General Administration and Criminal but WILL CONSIDER ALL LEGAL BACKGROUNDS - training is provided. ABOUT THE POSITION: 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. We are presently seeking attorneys to join the Economic Crimes litigating section. This opportunity is ideal for early- to mid-career prosecutors who would like to specialize in financial crimes or for early-to mid-career civil or administrative law practitioners. Economic Crimes prosecutors represent the State in a variety of criminal matters dealing primarily with financial crimes. They prosecute cases involving elder and dependent adult fiduciary abuse and exploitation, securities fraud, insurance fraud, tax violations and other offenses and general fraud and white-collar crime matters. Economic Crimes is expanding into the prosecution of racing/gaming crimes, multi-county organized retail thefts, and crimes involving public officials. The Civil Division operates as a general-service law firm for the State 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. Attorneys in the Defensive Litigation section defend the State and its agencies in all manner of defensive civil litigation. JOB DUTIES: A successful prosecutor will be expected to: File felony charging documents within the framework of well-accepted best practices for prosecutors Prepare well-written and well-grounded motions and responses Present persuasive arguments and evidence during the pre-trial process Conduct well-prepared and well-executed cases at jury trial Demonstrate strong trial and trial-preparation skills, as well as strong research and writing skills Participate in intra-agency discussions about litigation priorities and direction of the la REQUIREMENTS: Experience and knowledge in any of the following areas are a plus: insurance litigation, investment and securities offerings, taxation, drafting wills/trusts and estate management, RICO, organized sports betting, casino and racetrack gambling, property crimes, and financial scams. However, the biggest asset is a will to learn and the desire to prosecute fascinating issues and shape law in complex areas. Incoming attorneys will receive training to help with the transition to Economic Crimes. In addition to in- depth subject-matter classes, training will cover the following areas: intensive trial skills, voir dire, cross-examination, and financial analysis and review.

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