Senior Assistant District Attorney
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Summary
The Wyandotte County District Attorney’s Office is seeking to hire a Senior Assistant District Attorney. This individual will be responsible for assisting the District Attorney by litigating intermediate and high-level cases. Assigned duties will include assignment to the Conviction Integrity Unit litigating post-conviction claims under K.S.A. 60-1507; Reviewing police reports and other material related to criminal investigations; preparing and filing appropriate motions; appearance at dockets; and limited appellate practice.
Minimum Qualifications
Seven years of progressively responsible supervisory, criminal, civil, legal practice, or related work experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. Experience with handling high level criminal cases highly desired. Good communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction. Membership in the Kansas State Bar and License to practice law in the State of Kansas required. Knowledge of Federal, State and local laws and regulations, Constitutional and/or Criminal law; court procedures and etiquette as well as sentencing guidelines.
For more information on the position, visit the Senior Assistant District Attorney Job Posting.
For information on how to apply, visit the County of Wyandotte and Kansas City, Kansas Unified Government Careers Page.