Assistant County Attorney

Crawford County, Kansas; Girard (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage (medical,?,?

Retirement plan (KPERS)

Paid time off

Job summary

Crawford County seeks an Assistant County Attorney to prosecute felony, misdemeanor, and traffic cases and manage files from inception to trial. The ideal candidate must be licensed and in good standing to practice law in Kansas, with litigation experience preferred.

Responsibilities include drafting motions, researching issues, interviewing witnesses, and staying current on changing laws. Competitive benefits accompany position in Crawford County, Kansas.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in the State of Kansas.
• Prior litigation experience preferred, but not required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute felony, misdemeanor, and traffic cases.
• Draft legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and contracts.
• Conduct interviews with law enforcement, victims, and witnesses to gather relevant information.
• Review and analyze legal documents and agreements.
• Stay updated on changes in laws and regulations that may impact cases.

Skills

Legal drafting

Attention to detail

Research skills

Litigation

Oral arguments

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Licensed to practice in Kansas

Tools

Westlaw

Job description

Salary: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00 Annually

Application Deadline: N/A

Assistant County Attorney

Primarily felony, misdemeanors, and traffic cases. The ideal candidate must be licensed and in good standing to practice law in the State of Kansas. The attorney will be responsible for handling the case from the beginning through trial. Responsibilities include research and drafting motions, responses, and legal memorandum. Litigation experience is preferred.

Duties

• Prosecute felony, misdemeanor, and traffic cases.
• Draft legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and contracts.
• Conduct interviews with law enforcement, victims, and witnesses to gather relevant information.
• Review and analyze legal documents and agreements.
• Stay updated on changes in laws and regulations that may impact cases.

Skills

• Strong legal drafting skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent research skills to gather relevant information from various sources.
• Ability to litigate cases effectively and present arguments persuasively.
• Exceptional writing skills to prepare clear and concise legal documents.
• Familiarity with legal research databases, such as Westlaw.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in the State of Kansas.
• Prior litigation experience preferred, but not required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Health insurance coverage (medical, dental, vision, life).
• Retirement plan (KPERS).
• Paid time off for vacation, sick leave, and holidays.

Position will remain open until filled.

Submit a cover letter, resume, and references to Reina Probert, Crawford County Attorney, [e-mail]