Assistant County Attorney

KCDAA; Independence (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

KPERS

Annual bar dues

Continuing education courses

Job summary

KCDAA is seeking an Assistant County Attorney for its Independence, Kansas office. This full-time role promises courtroom experience and the opportunity to prosecute various cases.

The ideal candidate will have graduated from an ABA-approved law school and be licensed to practice law in Kansas. Mentorship from experienced prosecutors will support skill development.

Salary ranges from $90,000 to $125,000 annually, with benefits including insurance and continuing education.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prosecute a variety of cases including traffic, misdemeanor, felony and child in need of care cases.
• Obtain immediate courtroom experience.
• Work closely with experienced prosecutors for mentorship.

Skills

Prosecution experience

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Team player

Education

Juris Doctor from ABA-approved law school

Licensed to practice law in Kansas

Job description

Montgomery County Attorney's Office - Independence, KS

Full-time

Salary: $90,000.00 - $125,000.00 Annually

Application Deadline: Jul 31, 2026

We are seeking 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

Benefits

The benefits include insurance, KPERS, annual bar dues, and annual continuing education courses.

This position will remain open until filled.

How to Apply

Our office will receive and review resumes on an ongoing basis. To be considered, please submit a current resume and letter of interest via email to: