Senior Assistant District Attorney

Douglas County Kansas; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 105,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance beginning the first 1

Health/Prescription, Dental, Life with

Vision Insurance and fitness club

Paid time off: vacation, sick, and a 9

KPERS retirement plans

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Douglas County District Attorney's Office invites applications for a full-time Senior Assistant District Attorney. The role manages a caseload of major felony cases and represents the interests of the State while collaborating with other prosecuting attorneys.

A JD and prosecution experience, plus admission to the Kansas Supreme Court in good standing, are required. Five years of trial experience and the ability to pass a criminal background check are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of trial experience.
• J.D. required.
• Admitted to practice before the Kansas Supreme Court in good standing.
• Must pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of major felony cases and represent the State.
• Provide support and collaboration with other prosecuting attorneys.

Skills

Trial experience

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

The Douglas County District Attorney's Office is accepting applications for a full-time Senior Assistant District Attorney. The position will manage a caseload of major felony cases while representing the interests of the State. It will also provide support and collaboration with other prosecuting attorneys. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years of trial experience and a thorough knowledge of criminal law. The role offers a rewarding opportunity to serve the community and help uphold justice throughout the county.

Position requirements include a Juris Doctor (J.D.) and prosecution experience. Additionally, the successful candidates must be admitted to the practice of law and in good standing before the Supreme Court of the State of Kansas and must also pass a criminal background check.

Douglas County is dedicated to eliminating racial inequities. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to develop and maintain working relationships with diverse co-workers, community members, and customers.

Salary Range is $104,582.40 – 151,632.00 per year.

Douglas County offers excellent benefits, including:

• Health insurance beginning the first day of the month following start date
• Health/Prescription, Dental, and Life Insurance with various dependent coverage levels available
• Vision Insurance, discounted fitness club memberships, and many other voluntary benefits
• Paid time off: New employees immediately begin accruing 4.5 hours of vacation leave and 4.75 hours of sick leave every pay period (two weeks). Employees earn 14 vacation days, 15 sick days, 1 personal day, and 9 paid holidays each year
• Retirement: Kansas Public Employees Retirement Systems (KPERS), Optional 457 Deferred Compensation Plans available
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF): As a Douglas County employee, your employment may count toward eligibility requirements for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program

Qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, or any other factor prohibited by law.