Assistant District Attorney I-District Attorney's Office

Wycokck; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 47,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Wyandotte County District Attorney's Office seeks an Assistant District Attorney I to enforce Kansas laws and prosecute cases spanning misdemeanors to felonies. The role involves preparing and presenting evidence, interviewing witnesses, researching issues, and drafting motions and orders.

Qualifications include a Juris Doctorate, admission to the Kansas Bar (or ability to obtain), and zero to seven years of litigation experience.

Qualifications

• JD required; zero to seven years of litigation experience or equivalent.
• Membership in the Kansas State Bar; license to practice law in Kansas or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Enforce the laws of Kansas and prosecute cases from misdemeanor to high-level felony.
• Prepare and present evidence; prepare for trials; interview witnesses; research legal issues; prepare exhibits; reviews journal entries, motions and orders.
• Negotiate with attorneys; file criminal cases; prepare search warrants; appeal issues with Kansas state and Kansas Supreme Court; argue at appellate court; prepare briefs; track progress of appeals.

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Kansas Bar admission

Job description

Assistant District Attorney I-District Attorney's Office# Careers Home## Assistant District Attorney I-District Attorney's OfficeApply: Courthouse: Full time: Posted 7 Days Ago: JR26-00552*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. Duties include 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; and, 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