Position number: K0142439

Location of Employment: Kansas Judicial Center, Topeka Kansas 66611

Classification and Grade: General Counsel, Office of Judicial Administration, $125,000

Kansas Judicial Branch Benefits State Employment Center - Benefits (ks.gov)

Interviews have begun for this position, applications will be accepted through Friday, 12/16/2022, 5:00 CST.

Are you looking for a position that includes innovation and complex issues that need solutions, do you have the tenacity to embrace change? We promise to provide sufficient complexity to hold your interest and abundant opportunity for you to make a lasting impact in a rapidly evolving environment for Kansans. We need someone with inherent curiosity, professional skills, and enthusiasm to assist the Kansas judicial branch and its programs, projects, and services.

Job Duties: The incumbent works directly with the Judicial Administrator and other officers and employees of the judicial branch, providing legal advice and assistance. The general counsel serves as the chief legal advisor to the Office of Judicial Administration; drafts and reviews contracts, letters, policies, rules, manuals, and other documents; provides representation in administrative and court hearings; assists in administering employee discipline and open records requests; helps provide training for judges, court managers and staff; serves as liaison to the Attorney General’s office and performs other similar duties. The position includes leading a team of staff attorneys. The position requires the exercise of discretion and independent judgment and the ability to consistently produce a high volume of quality output. Provides advice and negotiates contracts concerning various technology matters including those related to eFlex and eCourt legal issues, either personally or through assigned staff attorney.

Required Education and Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited school of law and four or more years practicing law.
• Must be licensed to practice law in the state of Kansas at the time of conditional offer of employment.
• Demonstrated success in practicing law in a trial court setting
• Demonstrated success in leading and developing attorneys
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively before Court officers, governmental officials and members of the public.
• Ability to analyze and organize data and to prepare written and oral reports
• Ability to exercise initiative, judgment, and discretion in a variety of complex, sensitive or confidential matters
• Knowledge of federal and state law established precedent and sources of legal reference
• Demonstrated leadership in change management and process improvement within legal programs

Send resume, Judicial Branch application, and writing sample not to exceed 6 pages.

Interviews have begun for this position, applications will be accepted through Friday, 12/16/2022, 5:00 CST.

The Americans with Disabilities Act ensures your right to reasonable accommodations during the employment process. A request for an accommodation will not affect your opportunities for employment with the Judicial Branch. It is your responsibility to make your needs known to the Judicial Branch at ada@kscourts.org

THE KANSAS JUDICIAL BRANCH IS AN EEO/AA EMPLOYER

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