Senior Assistant District Attorney

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance beginning the first 日

Health/Prescription, Dental, and Life

Vision Insurance

Paid time off

Retirement: KPERS & Optional 457

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

The Douglas County District Attorney's Office is seeking a full-time Senior Assistant District Attorney to manage a caseload of major felony cases and represent the interests of the State. The position requires strong trial experience and a thorough knowledge of criminal law.

Candidates must have a J.D., be admitted to the Kansas Supreme Court bar, and pass a criminal background check. The office offers comprehensive benefits and a commitment to eliminating racial inequities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of trial experience.
• J.D. required and admission to practice before the Kansas Supreme Court in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of major felony cases.
• Represent the interests of the State in court.
• Provide support and collaboration with other prosecuting attorneys.

Skills

Trial experience

Prosecution 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.