<p>Job Posting</p> <p>Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy</p> <p>Job Posting closes: Open Until Filled; Screening begins immediately and continues until filled.</p> <p>Office of the Kansas Attorney General</p> <p>Legal Assistant</p> <p>Economic Crimes - Criminal Division</p> <p>About the Position</p> <p>Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified (At-Will)</p> <p>Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time</p> <p>FLSA: Nonexempt</p> <p>Locations: Topeka, Kansas (Shawnee County)</p> <p>Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes</p> <p>Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes</p> <p>Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM</p> <p>Compensation</p> <p>Hourly Compensation Range: $22.50 - $26.00 DOE</p> <p>Employment Benefits</p> <ul> <li>Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage </li><li>Sick & Vacation leave </li><li>Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave </li><li>Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually) </li><li>Fitness Centers in select locations </li><li>Employee discounts with the STAR Program </li><li>Retirement and deferred compensation programs </li></ul> <p>Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…</p> <p>The Office of the Kansas Attorney General (OAG) is accepting applications to fill a Legal Assistant position to support its Criminal Division in the Economic Crimes section, which prosecutes elder abuse, complex fraud, organized theft, and other general white-collar matters.</p> <p>This position performs paraprofessional legal and clerical work for a team of attorneys and support staff. Daily duties might include e-filing motions with the appropriate Kansas court, updating case files, managing discovery of case materials, contacting witnesses, coordinating service of subpoenas and summons, advising attorneys of upcoming deadlines and needs, attending evidentiary hearings, and preparing exhibits and evidence for trial.</p> <p>Working collaboratively in a team environment with a positive, make-it-happen attitude and a willingness to assist others is essential. A successful candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, self-motivated, punctual, and capable of working with a high degree of accuracy. A strong candidate will also be able to demonstrate interest and initiative in improving the work of the Economic Crimes section.</p> <p>PRIMARY DUTIES:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Assist in drafting and filing legal documents (i.e., pleadings, correspondence and other legal documents) in connection with legal proceedings before state and federal courts.</p> </li><li> <p>Collaborates with Victim Rights Coordination Unit in scheduling witnesses to appear and briefing witnesses on court proceedings prior to appearances.</p> </li><li> <p>Coordinates subpoena process by completing the content of subpoenas, obtaining documents needed to accompany subpoenas, and ensuring that subpoenas are served in a timely manner.</p> </li><li> <p>Prepares and maintains case files in both paper and digital form; compiles trial and case information.</p> </li><li> <p>Maintains and updates internal document management system.</p> </li><li> <p>Scans documents for electronic storage and manages record retention process.</p> </li><li> <p>Compiles information and prepares trial notebooks.</p> </li><li> <p>Assists with preparing exhibits.</p> </li><li> <p>Prepares discovery and ensures that discovery is sent to opposing counsel in a timely fashion.</p> </li><li> <p>Assists with various administrative functions including, but not limited to:</p> </li><li> <p>processing incoming and outgoing mail</p> </li><li> <p>answering incoming telephone calls</p> </li><li> <p>filing documents</p> </li><li> <p>office supply maintenance</p> </li><li> <p>photocopying reports</p> </li><li> <p>proofreading documents</p> </li><li> <p>maintaining attorney calendars</p> </li><li> <p>scheduling travel arrangements</p> </li><li> <p>delivering and/or filing documents</p> </li><li> <p>gathering information and assisting the First Assistant Attorney General in preparing regular updates for the Deputy Attorney General and the Attorney General on the section's work and activities.</p> </li><li> <p>Assists other paraprofessionals and Assistant Attorneys General as needed.</p> </li><li> <p>Assists with section projects and reports, which may include data entry and information compilation.</p> </li><li> <p>Travels as needed (funded by OAG) to attend training and/or support the work of the Economic Crimes section. This might include occasionally attending trials or preliminary hearings.</p> </li></ul> <p>The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this title. They may not include all job duties performed by employees on this job title, and additional duties may be added.</p> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Legal Assistant, Legal Studies or Paralegal degree or certificate from an ABA accredited school. </li><li>Note: College degree and/or work experience as a legal assistant, paralegal, or legal secretary, as deemed by the Attorney General to be sufficient qualification to perform the assigned work, may be substituted for the required degree or certification. </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Experience in a customer service-oriented work environment. </li><li>Experience with the criminal justice process. </li><li>Experience working with an electronic document management/case management system is strongly preferred. </li><li>Electronic discovery experience. </li></ul> <p>Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements</p> <ul> <li>As a condition of employment, candidate(s) are subject to a pre-employment screening process to include a fingerprint and name-based criminal history records check and reference/background check of past and present employers. The pre-employment screening process will be waived for current OAG personnel who have previously completed the screening requirements. </li><li>In this position, you would be authorized access to private information to the extent necessary to perform the assigned duties. Employees of the OAG are required to protect against unauthorized access to such information, ensure the security and privacy of such information, and disclose any anticipated threats or hazards to such information. Employees must be cautious not to release this information to the public or other individuals, including but not limited to OAG employees who have not been authorized or who do not have a legitimate organizational, departmental, or business need to know. Any questions regarding releasing such information to another person should be directed to the employee's supervisor. </li><li>State of Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate. The successful applicant (even non-residents) must obtain a valid Kansas Certificate of Tax Clearance by accessing the Kansas Department of Revenue's website within 10 days of the date the applicant has been offered the employment position. A Tax Clearance is a comprehensive tax account review to determine and ensure that an individual's account is compliant with all primary Kansas Tax Laws. A Tax Clearance expires every 90 days. This is in accordance with Executive Order 2004-03. If you need assistance with the tax clearance, please contact (785) 296-3199. Visit the Tax Clearance site for more information on and where to obtain this Kansas Department of Revenue document. </li></ul> <p>Recruiter Contact Information</p> <ul> <li>Name: Leslie Gish </li><li>Email: careers@ag.ks.gov </li><li>Phone: (785) 296-3716 </li></ul> <p>Job Application Process</p> <p>First Sign in or register as a New User.</p> <p>Complete or update your contact information on the Careers> My Contact Information page. *This information is included on all your job applications.</p> <p>Upload required documents listed below for the Careers> My Job Applications page. *This information is included on all your job applications.</p> <p>Start your draft job application, upload other required documents, and Submit when it is complete.</p> <p>Manage your draft and submitted applications on the Careers> My Job Applications page.</p> <p>Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter.</p> <p>Email - sent to the Preferred email on the My Contact Information page</p> <p>Notifications - view the Careers> My Job Notifications page</p> <p>Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov: "How to Apply for a Job - Instructions" and "How to Search for a Job - Instructions"</p> <p>Required Documents for this Application to be Complete</p> <p>Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page:</p> <p>DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran's Preference)</p> <p>Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application:</p> <p>Cover Letter</p> <p>Resume</p> <p>Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov: "How, What, & Where do I Upload Documents"</p> <p>How to Claim Veterans Preference</p> <p>Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.</p> <p>Learn more about claiming Veteran's Preference</p> <p>How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference</p> <p>Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.</p> <p>Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference</p> <p>PLEASE NOTE: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be sent either by fax to (785)296-7712, scanned and emailed to Gustavo.Victoriano@ks.gov, or can be mailed/delivered in person to:</p> <p>ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator</p> <p>Office of Personnel Services</p> <p>Landon State Office Building</p> <p>900 SW Jackson, Rm 401</p> <p>Topeka, KS 66612</p> <p>Equal Employment Opportunity</p> <p>The Office of the Kansas Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer. We recognize and value the uniqueness of each individual person. We believe the best workplaces bring together employees with diverse skill sets, backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints to achieve common goals. We see this as the best way to realize our Office's mission. We work to ensure all employees are treated fairly and have equal opportunity. We prohibit and strongly condemn discrimination on any basis protected by law. We strive to create and to cultivate a workplace environment where every employee is treated with dignity and respect as a valued member of our team.</p> <p>If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.</p>