Assistant Chief Counsel/Assistant Attorney General

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Kansas Bureau of Investigation

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is the premier criminal investigative agency in the state of Kansas. The KBI is dedicated to providing professional investigative, laboratory, and criminal justice information services to Kansas criminal justice agencies in support of public safety and prevention of crime in Kansas. We employ individuals who exemplify the highest standards of integrity, service, and dedication. Come be a part of something bigger at the KBI!

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Kansas Bureau of Investigation

About the Position:

• Who can apply: Anyone
• Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
• Full/Part-time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00AM - 5:00PM
• Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
• Veterans' Preference Eligible: No
• Search Keywords: KBI; AAG

Compensation:

• Annual Salary Range: $85,000 - $105,000

Note: Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications

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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Position Summary & Responsibilities:

Position Summary:

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is accepting applications to fill the position of Assistant Chief Counsel / Assistant Attorney General (AAG). The KBI is the premier criminal investigative agency in the state of Kansas and is committed to its mission of providing professional investigative, laboratory, and criminal justice information services to Kansas criminal justice agencies in support of public safety and prevention of crime in Kansas. The KBI employs individuals who exemplify the highest standards of integrity, service, and dedication.

The successful candidate for the Assistant Chief Counsel / AAG position must have exceptional ethical standards, be self-motivated, and well-organized, while paying close attention to details in a timely and efficient manner.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Providing legal advice, representation and services to the KBI Director; Investigations Branch; Administration Branch; Criminal Justice Services Branch; and various other KBI units and employees on legal matters that arise in the course of their operations or activities, often urgently or without time for in-depth research or reflection;
• Collaborating with others to ensure reasonable and necessary consistency and uniformity in the interpretation and application of legal principles and services;
• Researching, analyzing and providing guidance and representation on complex matters involving significant potential liability to the agency;
• Reviewing, evaluating and providing timely responses to requests for records in accordance with the Kansas Open Records Act (KORA);
• Providing input and assistance on contract reviews; negotiating and drafting contractual agreements; averting contract disputes that may result in litigation;
• Overseeing and coordinating applicable responses to motions or court orders for discovery in civil and criminal matters;
• Filing objections in response to subpoenas commanding production of records, as well as ensuring protection of any records produced, to include making significant redactions and drafting protective orders;
• Filing motions to quash in response to subpoenas commanding testimony;
• Managing requests for litigation holds and evidence preservation matters;
• Preparing materials and presentations, and delivering training on topics pertinent to employees and external criminal justice partners, such as current trends and challenges or updates about constitutional and criminal law;
• Participating in moot courts for employees whose positions require testifying in state or federal courts;
• Drafting administrative rules and regulations and promulgating the same;
• Researching, interpreting, summarizing and advising on policies, statutes, case law, and other legal authority;
• Representing the agency in federal and state court actions, and administrative hearings by preparing pleadings, briefs, orders, or other documents;
• Filling in for the Chief Counsel and other attorney(s) when needed; and
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Chief Counsel.

The above information is intended only to provide a general description of nature and level of work performed in this position; additional duties will be required.

Qualifications:

Education

• Juris Doctorate attained from an accredited law school; license to practice law in the State of Kansas, and current registration, in good standing

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to carefully and thoroughly research and reach sound conclusions on complex legal issues
• Ability to clearly, accurately, and persuasively communicate complex information, both orally and in writing
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently, to meet deadlines, and to manage multiple demanding projects and deadlines
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Three-plus years of experience practicing law and handling complex legal matters and researching, analyzing and applying statutes, regulations and case law, with progressing levels of responsibility

Preferred Qualifications

• Five-plus years of practicing criminal litigation / law as a prosecutor, defense counsel, appellate defender, or similar practice
• Experience, knowledge and familiarity with:
• State and federal laws
• State and federal judicial and administrative procedures
• Methods of legal research
• Civil procedure (litigation, subpoenas, discovery)
• Criminal procedure (subpoenas, discovery)
• Kansas Open Records Act (KORA) K.S.A. 45-215 et seq.
• Public records management and retention
• Kansas Offender Registration Act, K.S.A. 22-4905 et seq.
• Criminal Justice Information
• Forensic Science Laboratory Services
• Reviewing, negotiating, and drafting contractual documents
• Brady/Giglio material
• Garrity issues
• Employment law
• Legislative process

Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements

As a condition of employment, you will be subject to a pre-employment process to include a polygraph examination, fingerprint based records check, and comprehensive background investigation, including reference check of past and present employers. The pre-employment process will be waived for current KBI personnel who have previously completed the screening requirements

Recruiter Contact Information

• Name: Luci Zieman
• Email: ...
• Phone: ...
• Mailing Address: 1620 SW Tyler; Topeka, KS 66612

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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.

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Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.

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PLEASE NOTE: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be scanned and emailed to ..., or can be mailed/delivered in person to:

ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator

Office of Personnel Services

Docking State Office Building

915 SW Harrison Ave, Suite 260

Topeka, KS 66612

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.