Assistant County Attorney

Montgomery County, Kansas; Independence (KS); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

KPERS

Bar dues

Continuing education

Job summary

The Montgomery County Attorney’s Office in Independence, Kansas is hiring an Assistant County Attorney on a full-time basis. The role offers exposure to traffic, misdemeanor, felony and child in need of care cases and provides mentorship from experienced prosecutors.

0–5 years of prosecution experience is preferred, but applicants with more experience are encouraged to apply. The starting salary is $100,000 with negotiable increases based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Must graduate from ABA-approved law school.
• Licensed to practice law in Kansas.
• Willing to relocate to southeast Kansas.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute a variety of cases from traffic to felonies as assigned.
• Gain immediate courtroom experience with mentorship from senior prosecutors.
• Handle cases including child in need of care depending on office needs.

Skills

Licensed to practice in Kansas

Relocation to southeast Kansas

Education

Juris Doctor (ABA-approved law school)

Job description

Full-time

The Montgomery County Attorney’s Office has an immediate opening for an Assistant County Attorney in our Independence, Kansas office. Prosecution experience from 0-5 years is preferred, but candidates with additional experience are also strongly encouraged to apply.

We are seeking to hire an attorney who is organized, detail-oriented and willing to be a team player. The position is ideal for an attorney that desires to obtain immediate courtroom experience and has a desire to prosecute a variety of cases. Our current prosecutors all have substantial experience and are able to serve as mentors to assist the attorney in developing additional prosecutorial skills as needed.

This position could include a mixture of traffic, misdemeanor, felony and/or child in need of care cases depending on the experience level and interests of the person selected as well as the needs of the office.

Qualifications Required:

• Graduated from an ABA-approved law school
• Licensed to practice law in the State of Kansas
• Willing to relocate to southeast Kansas

Salary and Benefits: The starting salary for this position with no prior experience is $100,000. For experienced attorneys, the salary would be negotiable based on experience. The benefits include insurance, KPERS, annual bar dues and annual continuing education courses.

This position will remain open until filled.

Salary Description

$100,000-$125,000