Deputy Disciplinary Administrator - Office of Disciplinary Administrator

Topeka, KS

Full Time

Experienced

Position number:                               K0145542
Location of Employment:                 Office of the Disciplinary Administrator – Topeka Kansas
Position/Salary and Benefits:           Deputy Disciplinary Administrator, Grade 54, $92,960.10 annually

Kansas Judicial Branch Benefits State Employment Center - Benefits (ks.gov)

Internal candidates will be given first consideration.

Do you want an active role upholding the integrity of the legal profession? Are you an organized leader who wants a fair system of discipline accountable to the legal profession and the people of Kansas? Do you believe that every person seeking legal advice deserves to be served with competency and diligence? Do you appreciate the need for a discipline system that fairly evaluates whether a lawyer has violated rules of professional conduct?

Job Duties: This position involves responsible professional work in the disciplinary administrator’s office, conducting and supervising investigations and prosecutions of attorney disciplinary cases. The deputy disciplinary administrator works independently and will be placed in charge of particular work as assigned. Work is reviewed through reports, conferences, and results achieved.

This position serves at the pleasure of the disciplinary administrator.

Examples of Work Performed:

Reviews complaints of attorney misconduct, reviews investigations of attorney misconduct, conducts supplemental investigation, and prepares reports for review by the disciplinary administrator and the Review Committee of the Kansas Board for Discipline of Attorneys (“Board”).
Drafts formal complaints, motions, and other documents to be filed with the Board in complex attorney disciplinary cases.
Prepares and presents complex attorney disciplinary cases before the Board.
Prepares, briefs, and argues complex cases before the Kansas Supreme Court.
Prepares and presents continuing legal education seminars on legal ethics.
Provides guidance to attorneys on ethics issues.
Prepares or assists the Attorney General in preparing cases to defend the disciplinary administrator and/or the Board in state or federal courts as necessary.
Performs other work as directed by the disciplinary administrator or the Supreme Court.

Required Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited law school. Licensed to practice law in the state courts of Kansas. Engaged in the active practice of law for a minimum of five years. Experienced in private practice, trial practice, and appellate practice or any equivalent combination of experience which provides the following knowledge, abilities, and skills.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Demonstrated knowledge of the Rules Relating to Discipline of Attorneys and Kansas Rules of Professional Conduct.
Demonstrated ability to handle complex work assignments in a timely fashion.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in personal appearances before Boards and Courts.
Demonstrated ability to maintain a harmonious work environment through cordial, professional and respectful behavior.
Thorough knowledge of the rules of evidence.
Ability to analyze and organize a variety of information and to prepare written and oral reports.

Application deadline: Open until filled.

The Americans with Disabilities Act ensures your right to reasonable accommodations during the employment process. A request for accommodation will not affect your opportunities for employment with the Judicial Branch. If you wish to request an ADA accommodation, please contact [email protected] or by TDD through the Kansas Relay Center at 800-766-3777 or 711.

THE KANSAS JUDICIAL BRANCH IS AN EEO / AA EMPLOYER

Apply for this position

Required*

First Name*

Last Name*

Email Address*

Phone*

Address*

Resume*

We've received your resume. Click here to update it.

Attach resume or Paste resume

Attach resume as .pdf, .doc, .docx, .odt, .txt, or .rtf (limit 5MB) or Paste resume

Paste your resume here or Attach resume file

References: Please enter names and contact information:*

Please attach a cover letter.*

How many years of experience do you have for the position in which you are applying for?*

Are you licensed to practice law in Kansas?*

Have you ever been employed by the Kansas Judicial Branch?*

What is your experience with technology?*

Have you ever been disciplined at work?*

Have you ever been fired or asked to resign from a position?*

Have you been convicted of a felony? Answering yes to this question does not automatically disqualify you from employment.*

If yes to felony conviction, please explain.

If hired, could you provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States?*

Do you have a valid driver's license?*

If hired, when would you be available to start?*

What is your desired salary?*

After reviewing the duties of this position, please describe any additional activities, training, or experience that qualify you for the position for which you are applying:

I understand and agree that:

1. The Judicial Branch may conduct an investigation of my work history and other relevant background and may verify all data given in or relating to my application for employment. By signing this authorization, I authorize such investigation and the giving and receiving of any information requested by the Judicial Branch, including any documents or other information relating to my employment history, and I release from liability any person giving or receiving such information, including employers, supervisors and co-workers if contacted. I also acknowledge and agree that any job offer that is made to me may be conditioned upon the results of a criminal history check, which I hereby authorize.

2. I am verifying that the information given by me in this application is true and correct. I understand that any false or misleading information may prevent my being hired, or, if hired, may subject me to immediate dismissal.

3. I understand that any offer of employment may be conditional upon my providing further information as required by the Judicial Branch, including but not limited to transcripts from educational institutions or degrees, if required, or executing additional consents to release of information, if required.

4. I understand this application is submitted for this position only. Employer has no obligation to keep the application on file or to consider me for future openings.

5. I represent that I can perform the essential functions of the position for which I am applying, with or without a reasonable accommodation.* YesNo

The following questions are entirely optional.

To comply with government Equal Employment Opportunity and/or Affirmative Action reporting regulations, we are requesting (but NOT requiring) that you enter this personal data. This information will not be used in connection with any employment decisions, and will be used solely as permitted by state and federal law. Your voluntary cooperation would be appreciated. Learn more.

Gender

Race/Ethnicity

Human Check*

Submit Application

Thank you for visiting our Career Page. Please review our open positions and apply for those that match your interests and qualifications.

Deputy Disciplinary Administrator - Office of Disciplinary Administrator

Apply for this position