Litigation Counsel

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Agency Information The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) currently has a vacancy for an

unclassified **Litigation Counsel** position for the Conservation

Division, Wichita location. The KCC is a multi-faceted agency

responsible for regulating public utilities including electric, natural

gas, telecommunication and water companies as well as motor carriers,

oil and gas pipelines and oil and gas natural production activities. The

Commissions headquarters is in Topeka with the central Conservation

office in Wichita and four Conservation district offices located in

Dodge City, Wichita, Chanute and Hays.

**About the Position**

• Who can apply:** Anyone with a degree from an accredited law school.
• Classified/Unclassified Service:** Unclassified
• Regular/Temporary:** Regular
• Veterans' Preference Eligible:** Yes

Position Summary Advising the Commissions technical staff on all matters relating to the

jurisdictional regulation of the oil and gas industry. Work includes

evaluating issues and facilitating formulation of technical staff

positions; coordinating preparation of testimony; preparing pleadings,

motions and briefs; reviewing discovery; providing representation in

hearings and pre-hearing conferences including, as necessary, making

oral arguments, and examining and cross-examining witnesses.

• Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the

following:**

In addition to maintaining a full docket load, duties may also include

providing legal advice and assistance to the Commission and/or its

representatives concerning procedures, rules, regulations, legislative

initiatives, and operations of Commission, including drafting or

reviewing and commenting on memoranda, opinions, contracts, and other

documents.

Post-Offer/Pre-employment Requirements

• Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate required** in accordance with

Executive Order 2004-03. Each applicant (even non-residents) who is

selected for a State of Kansas job vacancy must apply for a Tax

Clearance Certificate within 10 days from the date of the offer letter

by accessing the Kansas Department of Revenue's (KDOR) website at

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contact Kansas Department of Revenue at (785)296-3199 or by email at

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**Required Documents for this Application to be Complete**

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• Law School Transcript
• DD214 (if you are claiming Veterans Preference)\

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• Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Writing Sample (not to exceed six pages)
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**How to Claim Veterans Preference**

• 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.

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***Equal Employm nt Opportunity***

• The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value

diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and

foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered

for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual

orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political

affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential

functions of the job.*

• 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.*