Kansas Judicial Branch

Assistant Disciplinary Administrator - Disciplinary Administrator's Office

Topeka, KS - Full Time

Position number:                     K0243551
Position Title and Salary:       Assistant Disciplinary Administrator, grade 47, $78,404.73
Location of Employment:      Disciplinary Administrator office, Topeka, KS

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Job Duties: This position involves responsible professional work in the disciplinary administrator’s office and primarily includes conducting investigations and assisting with hearing preparation.
An assistant disciplinary administrator works independently and collaboratively with the investigative staff. An employee in this classification will be placed in charge of specific investigations.  Work is reviewed through reports and conferences and based on results achieved by the director of investigations or the disciplinary administrator. This position serves at the pleasure of the disciplinary administrator.

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 3 years, preferably in private practice, or comparable 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.
  • 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.
  • Ability to exercise initiative, judgment, and discretion in a variety of complex, sensitive, or confidential matters.
  • Ability to use legal search engines and office technology.
  • Ability to apply legal principles and specialized knowledge to individual cases and problems.
  • Ability to analyze, appraise, and organize facts, evidence, and precedent concerned in assigned cases and to prepare written memoranda.
  • Ability to express ideas concisely and clearly, orally and in writing.
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.

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