Assistant District Attorney I-District Attorney's Office

Unified Government of Wyandotte County; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Wyandotte County District Attorney's Office seeks an attorney to enforce state laws and prosecute cases from misdemeanors to felonies. You will prepare and present evidence, interview witnesses, and handle trial preparation and appellate work in Kansas.

Juris Doctorate and admission to the Kansas Bar are required or must be obtainable. This full-time position offers growth within a government office and requires passing post-offer screenings as part of employment.

Qualifications

• Must hold JD from an accredited law school.
• Active admission to the Kansas State Bar.
• License to practice law in Kansas or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• preparing and presenting evidence
• preparing for trials
• interviewing witnesses
• researching legal issues
• preparing exhibits
• preparing and reviewing journal entries, motions, and orders relating to court proceedings
• negotiating with attorneys
• filing criminal cases
• preparing search warrants
• appealing issues with the Kansas State Court and the Kansas Supreme Court
• arguing at appellate court
• preparing briefs
• tracing progress of appeals through the courts

Skills

Kansas State Bar Membership

Licensed to practice law in Kansas

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Job description

As a condition of employment all employees must pass a post offer physical examination and drug screen. And submit proof of identity and employment eligibility.

Job Description

Responsible for enforcing the laws of the State of Kansas, prosecuting cases ranging in levels of complexity and violations from misdemeanor to high-level felony, and representing the State's interest.

• preparing and presenting evidence
• preparing for trials
• interviewing witnesses
• researching legal issues
• preparing exhibits
• preparing and reviewing journal entries, motions, and orders relating to court proceedings
• negotiating with attorneys
• filing criminal cases
• preparing search warrants
• appealing issues with the Kansas State Court and the Kansas Supreme Court
• arguing at appellate court
• preparing briefs
• tracing progress of appeals through the courts

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited school of law, Juris Doctorate, and zero to seven years of litigation and work-related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position.

• Membership in the Kansas State Bar
• License to practice law in the State of Kansas or the ability to obtain one

Salary Range

$34.21-$58.39/hr.

The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values an inclusive workforce.

If you need to reach a member of the Human Resources staff, please contact the mainline [phone] or email the staff member.

Company: Wyandotte County District Attorney's Office