Attorney-Legal Department
About The Position
The Unified Government Legal Department experiences a range of exciting opportunities unusual in today’s legal profession. Our attorneys interact with and provide legal opinions to elected officials, the County Administrator, and UG and BPU staff. Our team exists to provide quality and cost effective legal and related services for its client: the unified city and county government, the Board of Public Utilities, as well as many other boards and commissions. We handle or monitor litigation filed against or on behalf of the UG, BPU, or its representatives. We review and prepare contracts and draft and review policies, ordinances, and resolutions. We handle claims and tax appeal cases and conduct delinquent tax sales. We acquire property through eminent domain process, and we prosecute all violations of city ordinances in Municipal Court. And we do all of this in a collaborative environment that provides a second-to-none work experience with NO billable hours! We are excited to announce that we are adding to our team of legal professionals. We are seeking a quality candidate who once selected will have the opportunity to represent the UG or BPU in litigation or claims, review contracts, attend various board meetings, and collaborate with staff on general municipal matters. A legal career in public service is both challenging and rewarding – we are excited to hear from you!
Requirements
- Juris Doctorate degree
- Licensed to practice law in the State of Kansas
- Pass a post offer criminal history background check
- Pass a physical examination
- Pass a drug screen
- Submit proof of identity and employment eligibility
Responsibilities
- Represent the UG or BPU in litigation or claims
- Review contracts
- Attend various board meetings
- Collaborate with staff on general municipal matters
- Provide legal opinions to elected officials, the County Administrator, and UG and BPU staff
- Handle or monitor litigation filed against or on behalf of the UG, BPU, or its representatives
- Prepare contracts
- Draft and review policies, ordinances, and resolutions
- Handle claims and tax appeal cases
- Conduct delinquent tax sales
- Acquire property through eminent domain process
- Prosecute all violations of city ordinances in Municipal Court
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
