Kansas Department of Commerce Hiring for Attorney at Topeka, KS Full Time

Agency: Department of Commerce

As the state’s lead economic development agency, the Kansas Department of Commerce strives to empower individuals, businesses and communities to achieve prosperity in Kansas. Commerce accomplishes its mission by developing relationships with corporations, site location consultants and stakeholders in Kansas, the nation and world. Our strong partnerships allow us to help create an environment for existing Kansas businesses to grow and foster an innovative, competitive landscape for new businesses. Through Commerce’s project successes, Kansas in 2021 was awarded Area Development Magazine’s prestigious Gold Shovel award and was named Site Selection Magazine’s Best Business Climate in the West North Central region of the United States.

Learn more at kansascommerce.gov

Position Responsibilities:

This position provides expertise in a wide variety of general legal areas as well as more complex specialty areas. The position represents the agency in complex and significant legal matters. Participate and leads policy/development and interpretation in several complex legal areas. Supports detailed negotiations and litigation on behalf of the agency.

• Reads, analyzes and evaluates agency letters and interoffice memos, policy statements, personnel and program manuals and proposed administrative regulations on Workforce Services issues for compliance with current law, legal authority, legal reasoning and legal implications.
• Researches and drafts agency letters and interoffice memos, policy statements, personnel and program manuals and administrative regulations which comport with current federal and state law. Edits letters and interoffice memos, policy statements, personnel and program manuals, and administrative regulations.
• For the Workforce Services Division, America’s Job Link Alliance, Kansas Athletic Commission and Creative Arts and Industries Commission and other divisions, receives oral or written questions from other employees of the agency or receives oral or written assignments from the Chief Attorney. Identifies the legal and/or policy issues which are involved in the questions or assignments.
• Searches for primary and/or secondary legal authority to answer legal and/or policy issues which must be answered. Exercises sound legal reasoning to organize, analyze and summarize legal research. Dictates, types or otherwise clearly communicates memoranda or briefs which identify the legal and/or policy issues involved, the legal authorities pertinent to the legal and/or policy issues involved, and where appropriate, the possible courses of action that might be taken and the possible results from each possible course of action.
• Communicates and reasons, orally or in writing, for consideration by others the course of action which the employee believes is most appropriate in light of all the circumstances, including the agency’s goals, policies and the wishes of the Secretary and the Governor.

Minimum Qualifications:

• J.D. Degree from an accredited law school. Certification of admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Kansas.
• Complex work experience in licensed law practice
• Valid Driver’s License and availability to travel in state and out of state with overnight stays.
• Current State of Kansas Tax Certificate (See Required Documents below)

NOTE: If you lack any the required experience and want us to consider relevant education, you must provide copies of your transcripts/certificates in your application.

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)
• Employee discounts with the STAR Program
• Retirement and deferred compensation programs

Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…

How to Claim Veterans 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 State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

License/Certification:

Work Location: One location