First Assistant Attorney General - Major Crimes

at  The State of Kansas

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
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  The Office of the Attorney General is seeking a dynamic leader and experienced litigator to head the Criminal Division’s Major Crimes section. Major Crimes attorneys work in conjunction with county and district attorneys to initiate and prosecute major felony cases statewide, with a focus on homicides and off-grid child sex crimes.
  This position will lead a team of criminal prosecutors and support staff. This is an opportunity to litigate complex criminal cases in district courts across the state, as well as to mentor and supervise other attorneys in the section. The successful candidate will have an exemplary record as an ethical litigator and a vision to improve and expand the work of the Major Crimes section.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Supervising a team of capable professionals with diverse skills and expertise to ensure matters are consistently investigated and prosecuted proactively, efficiently, and with reasonable speed.
• Developing and presenting training to law enforcement and prosecutors statewide.
• Maintaining a criminal caseload consistent with the First AAG’s other duties.

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• At least four years of experience as a state, federal, or military criminal prosecutor or criminal defense attorney.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior experience supervising attorneys or related staff (e.g., investigators, legal secretaries, analysts)
• At least eight years of experience as a state, federal, or military prosecutor
• Significant experience litigating homicide cases in state court

POST-OFFER, PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

• 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.

• Supervising a team of capable professionals with diverse skills and expertise to ensure matters are consistently investigated and prosecuted proactively, efficiently, and with reasonable speed.
• Developing and presenting training to law enforcement and prosecutors statewide.
• Maintaining a criminal caseload consistent with the First AAG’s other duties