Assistant District Attorney — Trial & Appellate Prosecution

Unified Government of Wyandotte County; United States; On-site; USD 47,127 - 80,438; Full time

Job summary

Unified Government of Wyandotte County seeks an attorney for the District Attorney's Office. Responsibilities include preparing evidence and trials, negotiating cases, and handling appeals to ensure justice in court.

The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctorate and up to seven years of litigation experience. A license to practice in Kansas is required. Join a diverse team dedicated to serving the community.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of law and a Juris Doctorate.
• 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

• Preparing and presenting evidence.
• Preparing for trials.
• Interviewing witnesses.
• Researching legal issues.
• Preparing exhibits.
• Preparing and reviewing journal entries, motions, and orders.
• Negotiating with attorneys.
• Filing criminal cases.
• Preparing search warrants.
• Appealing issues in court.
• Arguing at appellate court.
• Preparing briefs.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Trial preparation

Negotiation

Education

Juris Doctorate

Membership in Kansas State Bar

Job description

Unified Government of Wyandotte County seeks an attorney for the District Attorney's Office. Responsibilities include preparing evidence and trials, negotiating cases, and handling appeals to ensure justice in court.

The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctorate and up to seven years of litigation experience. A license to practice in Kansas is required. Join a diverse team dedicated to serving the community.