Deputy County Attorney

KCDAA; Winfield (KS); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Other insurance options

Job summary

Cowley County Attorney’s Office in Winfield, Kansas, is seeking a full-time Deputy County Attorney to prosecute criminal, traffic, juvenile, and care and treatment cases and handle other office duties. The successful candidate must be licensed to practice law in Kansas (or able to obtain licensure promptly); three years of prosecution experience preferred, though recent graduates will be considered.

The position offers benefits including health insurance and paid time off; background check

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Kansas or able to obtain license within a reasonable time.
• Three years of prosecution experience preferred; recent graduates considered.
• Ability to communicate effectively with victims, witnesses, law enforcement, and defense attorneys.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute criminal, traffic, juvenile, and care and treatment cases.
• Perform other office duties as assigned.
• Potential for appellate work in time.

Skills

Communication

Criminal prosecution

Interpersonal skills

Education

J.D./Law degree

Job description

Cowley County Attorney's Office - Winfield, KS

Full-time

Application Deadline: N/A

COWLEY COUNTY – Deputy County Attorney

The Office of the Cowley County Attorney in Winfield, Kansas, has an opening for a full‑time Deputy County Attorney. Duties will include prosecution of criminal, traffic, juvenile, and care and treatment cases, as well as other office duties as assigned. The right candidate should understand the importance of communicating with victims, witnesses, law enforcement, and defense attorneys. In time, the opportunity for appellate work is also a possibility for the right candidate.

Applicants must be currently licensed to practice law in the State of Kansas or able to obtain a license within a reasonable amount of time. Three years of prosecution experience is preferred, but recent graduates will also be considered. The salary range in our office for the job of Deputy Attorney begins at $80,000.00 annually. Salary comes with benefits, including health insurance, paid time off, and other insurance options. Background check is required. Cowley County is an equal opportunity employer.