Litigation Counsel

Kansas Corporation Commission; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kansas Corporation Commission in Wichita seeks a Litigation Counsel to advise technical staff on oil and gas regulatory issues, prepare testimony, pleadings, and briefs. This role supports regulatory actions and ensures compliance with governing rules.

Responsibilities include reviewing discovery, representing the Commission in hearings, conducting examinations and cross-examinations, and providing legal guidance on procedures, rules, and legislative initiatives as needed.

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited law school.
• Ability to advise and support technical staff on regulatory issues.

Responsibilities

• Advise the Commission's technical staff on oil and gas regulatory matters.
• Prepare testimony, pleadings, motions and briefs; review discovery.
• Provide representation in hearings and pre-hearing conferences; conduct oral arguments as needed.
• Examine and cross-examine witnesses; maintain a full docket and assist with procedures, rules and legislation.

Skills

Litigation

Oral advocacy

Cross-examination

Regulatory law

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

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• Job Posting closes: Open Until Filled

Agency Information

The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) currently has a vacancy for an unclassified **Litigation Counsel** position for the Conservation Division, Wichita location. The KCC is a multi-faceted agency responsible for regulating public utilities including electric, natural gas, telecommunication and water companies as well as motor carriers, oil and gas pipelines and oil and gas natural production activities. The Commissions headquarters is in Topeka with the central Conservation office in Wichita and four Conservation district offices located in Dodge City, Wichita, Chanute and Hays.

About the Position

• Who can apply: Anyone with a degree from an accredited law school.
• Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes

Position Summary

Advising the Commissions technical staff on all matters relating to the jurisdictional regulation of the oil and gas industry. Work includes evaluating issues and facilitating formulation of technical staff positions; coordinating preparation of testimony; preparing pleadings, motions and briefs; reviewing discovery; providing representation in hearings and pre-hearing conferences including, as necessary, making oral arguments, and examining and cross-examining witnesses. Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following: In addition to maintaining a full docket load, duties may also include providing legal advice and assistance to the Commission and/or its representatives concerning procedures, rules, regulations, legislative initiatives, and operations of Commission, including drafting or reviewing and commenting on memoranda, opinions, contracts, and other documents.

Post-Offer/Pre-employment Requirements

• Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate required** in accordance with Executive Order 2004-03.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

• If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.