Attorney, Public Health

About the role

The Public Health Attorney position (K0232618) will work as an attorney representing the Division of Public Health. File administrative orders, participate in prehearings and administrative hearings, and occasionally file briefs. Communicate with other attorneys and advise agency personnel regarding legal issues associated with Public Health programs. Provide legal advice to agency staff and programs regarding legal issues that arise.

Review and approve contracts from programs; review and approve regulations when needed.

Handle matters regarding Kansas Open Records Act (KORA), Kansas Open Meetings Act, and records retention. Communicate with persons filing open records requests and advise agency staff on legal issues associated with KORA requests. Timely responses are required to when responding to requests.

Responsibilities

• Other legal duties as assigned including environmental law, civil litigation or issues of agency wide importance.
• Research, providing legal advice or representing the agency in administrative cases.
• Review and approve contracts from Agency programs; review and approve regulations when needed.

Requirements

• Licensing & Certification: Valid Driver's License - Incumbent is required to have and maintain a valid driver's license when operating a state vehicle, a private vehicle, or a rental vehicle for the benefit of the State. Must have Juris Doctorate and valid KS bar license and be in good standing.
• Education: 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.
• Experience: Experience with personnel matters including civil rights and ADA complaints; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access; Proofreading, editing, attention to detail; Experience in providing legal advice to senior and executive staff of a governmental agency; Experience with drafting, promulgating, and defending administrative regulations and policies; Experience with personnel matters including civil rights and ADA complaints.

Qualifications

• Education: 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.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with personnel matters including civil rights and ADA complaints; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access; Proofreading, editing, attention to detail; Experience in providing legal advice to senior and executive staff of a governmental agency; Experience with drafting, promulgating, and defending administrative regulations and policies; Experience with personnel matters including civil rights and ADA complaints.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
Sick & Vacation leave
Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
Fitness Centers in select locations
Employee discounts with the STAR Program
Retail and deferred compensation programs

Pay

Annual Pay Range: $80,000 - $88,000
* Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm (Flexible schedules available)