Job Description

The City of Topeka’s Legal department is seeking a licensed attorney to join its Civil Litigation team. This position performs research, analyzes applicable law, and drafts correspondence, pleadings and other legal documents on behalf of the City.

This position will be filled as an Assistant or Senior attorney, depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

What you'll do:

• Represent the City and its employees, officers and elected officials in arbitrations, administrative proceedings and civil litigation.
• Investigate, evaluate and manage tort claims filed with the City.
• Assist with and/or provide training to City departments on tort claim and discovery response.

The ideal candidate:

• Is knowledgeable regarding civil litigation best practices, including discovery techniques, brief writing and oral argument.
• Is skilled in organization and time management.
• Has the ability to prioritize tasks and exercise sound judgement.
• Possesses excellent communication skills with the ability to explain statutes, ordinances, policies and procedures to all levels of the community and organization.

Minimum qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school is required.
• Must be licensed to practice law in the state of Kansas.
• Must pass an extensive background check, including a Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) background check.

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• Demonstrated experience in the legal field is required.
  • Two years of experience in the legal profession as a licensed attorney or intern is preferred.

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• At least five years of professional law experience in a relevant field is required, preferably in the public sector.
• Supervisory experience is preferred.

Annual Entry Salary:

Assistant Attorney: $65,781 - $71,000 depending on qualifications
Senior Attorney: $96,309 - $106,000 depending on qualifications

The City of Topeka offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health/Dental/Prescription Insurance
• Kansas Public Employee Retirement System.
• Generous paid Vacation and Sick leave
• Paid Life/Long Term Disability Insurance
• Deferred Comp Savings Plan
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Onsite Health & Wellness Clinic
• Free in-house fitness facility
• Employee Assistance Program

The City of Topeka is an Equal Opportunity Employer