Assistant District Attorney I-District Attorney's Office

Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City•Arlington, VA

1d•$34 - $58•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for enforcing the laws of the State of Kansas, prosecuting cases ranging in levels of complexity and violations from misdemeanor to high-level felony, and representing the State’s interest. This role involves preparing and presenting evidence, preparing for trials, interviewing witnesses, researching legal issues, preparing exhibits, and drafting/reviewing legal documents such as journal entries, motions, and orders. The position also includes negotiating with attorneys, filing criminal cases, preparing search warrants, handling appeals to the Kansas State Court and Kansas Supreme Court, arguing at appellate court, preparing briefs, and tracking the progress of appeals.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of law, Juris Doctorate
Zero to seven years of litigation and work-related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position
Membership in the Kansas State Bar
License to practice law in the State of Kansas or the ability to obtain one
Pass a post offer physical examination and drug screen
Submit proof of identity and employment eligibility

Responsibilities

Enforcing the laws of the State of Kansas
Prosecuting cases ranging in levels of complexity and violations from misdemeanor to high-level felony
Representing the State’s interest
Preparing and presenting evidence
Preparing for trials
Interviewing witnesses
Researching legal issues
Preparing exhibits
Preparing and reviewing journal entries, motions, and orders relating to court proceedings
Negotiating with attorneys
Filing criminal cases
Preparing search warrants
Appealing issues with the Kansas State Court and the Kansas Supreme Court
Arguing at appellate court
Preparing briefs
Tracing progress of appeals through the courts