Assistant County Attorney

The Montgomery County Board of Commissioners represents the citizens of Montgomery County, Kansas. Authorized by Kansas state statute, the Board performs key legislative and administrative duties, including approving budgets, contracts, resolutions, and regulations to promote public health, safety, and well-being. The Board consists of three commissioners, each elected from one of three equally populated districts. Terms are four years and are staggered to ensure continuity of governance, with elections held on a partisan basis.

This is a full-time, on-site role located in Independence, KS, for an Assistant County Attorney. Prosecution experience from 0-5 years is preferred, but candidates with additional experience are also strongly encouraged to apply.

We are seeking to hire an attorney who is organized, detail-oriented and willing to be a team player. The position is ideal for an attorney that desires to obtain immediate courtroom experience and has a desire to prosecute a variety of cases. Our current prosecutors all have substantial experience and are able to serve as mentors to assist the attorney in developing additional prosecutorial skills as needed.

This position could include a mixture of traffic, misdemeanor, felony and/or child in need of care cases depending on the experience level and interests of the person selected as well as the needs of the office.

Benefits:
The benefits include insurance, KPERS, annual bar dues and annual continuing education courses.

This position will remain open until filled.

• Graduated from an ABA-approved law school
• Licensed to practice law in the state of Kansas or ability to obtain licensure before employment begins.
• Strong communication, research, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with public officials, departments, and law enforcement agencies.
• Willing to relocate to southeast Kansas.