Attorney II

Job Posting Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy Job Posting closes: Open Until Filled Required documents must be uploaded by close date.

Incomplete applications may not be considered.

Agency Information: Kansas Department for Children and Families Legal Kansas City Region / Overland Park About the Position * Who can apply: External * Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified * Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time * Regular/Temporary: Regular * Work Schedule: Monday-Friday * Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes * Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes Compensation: $ $73,500.00 Annually.

Salary may be dependent upon the candidate's qualifications and experience.

Employment Benefits In addition to the starting salary, the State of Kansas offers a significant benefits package that is available the first day of employment.

All benefits eligible, full-time employees may elect to enroll in: * Health Insurance including medical; dental; vision (plus optional partner/dependent coverage at reduced cost) * Creation of and contribution to your, personal KPERS defined Retirement benefit * 9-10 paid, annual holidays * 12 paid, annual vacation days * 12 paid, annual sick days * 1 paid Discretionary Day * Your personal life insurance policy equal to 150% of your starting salary * This benefits package represents additional annual compensation.

Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information.

Position Summary & Responsibilities The Kansas Department for Children and Families is hiring innovators and leaders.

If you believe people have the capacity to progress, succeed, grow, and do well in life, you can discover your purpose here!

Find more than just a job with DCF.

You can be part of the growth and opportunity for our team to help serve the individuals and families in your community.

Thrive With Us and find your career and purpose!

The attorney is responsible for providing sound legal advice and consultation to DCF program staff, managers, and regional leadership in a timely manner.

The attorney works collaboratively with the Child Protection Specialist (CPS) and Adult Protection Specialist (APS) staff regarding cases of abuse and neglect.

The attorney also provides legal advice to the Economic and Employment Services staff (EES). The attorney is tasked with responding to records request from a variety of entities.

The attorney files necessary objections, if required.

The attorney also reviews contracts, journal entries and court orders as needed.

The attorney is responsible for defending DCF in administrative appeals filed by individuals who have been affirmed or substantiated for abuse or neglect in front of the office of Administrative Hearings.

An additional duty of the attorney is to prepare and file guardianships/conservatorships on behalf of the Adult Protective Services Division of DCF.

The attorney will have ongoing communications and contact with program staff, other attorneys, judges, hearing officers, governmental employees and officers, community partners, contractor's staff, and community representatives to ensure that DCF's work is carried out efficiently and accurately.

The attorney will conduct research as needed to interpret new cases, statues, and case law as well as changes in regulations that may impact DCF policies and programs.

This position will have a tele work component.

View the full position description: Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Certificate of admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Kansas or temporary permit to practice law issued by the Supreme Court of Kansas at the time of hire.

Some positions may require additional minimum requirements that will be specified on the position description.

Must maintain valid driver's license throughout employment.

Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements: * Security Clearance: A background check (KBI - criminal background, welfare fraud, driver's license and Child/Adult Abuse and Neglect Central Registry) is required for all positions with the Department for Children and Families (DCF) as a condition of employment, which may include fingerprinting and FBI check.

Security clearance must be obtained prior to employment with DCF.

Must maintain security clearance throughout employment.

* Tax Clearance: Candidates offered employment in a State of Kansas position will need to apply for a Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate within 10 days of being offered a position.

For more information, visit the KDOR Tax Clearance Request Information page.

Recruiter Contact Information Email: Please reference this Job ID Number: 217757 Job Application Process * First Sign in or register as a New User.

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* Email - sent to the Preferred email on the My Contact Information page * Notifications - view the Careers> My Job Notifications page Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov: "How to Apply for a Job - Instructions" and "How to Search for a Job - Instructions" Required Documents* for this Application to be Complete Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page * State of Kansas online application * Resume * Cover letter * Transcripts (if educational requirements are listed for this position) If degree is a requirement listed, transcript must show proof of graduation or degree obtained.

* DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran's Preference) * Required documents must be uploaded by close date.

Incomplete applications may not be considered.

Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov: "How, What, & Where do I Upload Documents". 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 determined by the hiring manager.

Learn more about claiming Veteran's Preference How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference 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.

Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference at the following link: Disability Hiring Preference Kansas Department of Administration (ks.gov) 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, scanned and emailed to, or can be mailed/delivered in person to: ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator Office of Personnel Services Landon State Office Building 900 SW Jackson, Rm 401 Topeka, KS 66612 Equal Employment Opportunity The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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.

E-Verify: DCF participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.