Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy
Job Posting closes: Open Until Filled

About the Position

• Who can apply: Anyone with a degree from an accredited law school.
• Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8-5
• Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
• Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes
• Search Keywords: KCC, Topeka, Shawnee, Litigation, Utilities, Attorney

Compensation: $55,000 - $70,000

• Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Employment Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
• Sick & Vacation leave
• Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
• Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
• Fitness Centers in select locations
• Employee discounts with the STAR Program
• Retirement and deferred compensation programs

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• Advising the Commission’s technical staff on all matters relating to the jurisdictional regulation of public utilities and motor carriers. 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.

• 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.

• Education:
  • Degree from an accredited law school.

• Licensing & Certification:
  • Licensed and in good standing with the Supreme Court of Kansas at the time of appointment.

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • At least three (3) years of experience in professional legal work preferred, including experience in litigation, government or administrative law settings. An undergraduate degree in Business is preferred. Excellent communication and writing skills are essential. Candidates must be qualified for admission to practice before the US District Court for the District of Kansas. Recent graduates will be considered for this position.

• Post-Offer/Pre-employment Requirements
  • Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate required in accordance with Executive Order 2004-03. Each applicant (even non-residents) who is selected for a State of Kansas job vacancy must apply for a Tax Clearance Certificate within 10 days from the date of the offer letter by accessing the Kansas Department of Revenue's (KDOR) website at https://www.ksrevenue.gov/taxclearance.html If you need assistance with the tax clearance, please contact Kansas Department of Revenue at (785)296-3199 or by email at kdor_specialprojects@ks.gov

Recruiter Contact Information

• Name: Sandra Rak
• Email: s.rak@kcc.ks.gov
• Phone: 785-271-3136
  
  

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• Law School Transcript
• DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)

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