Johnson County’s District Attorney Office is looking for a qualified applicant to fill the position of Assistant District Attorney I. Job duties include:

• Maintains a functional knowledge of Constitutional law, federal law, federal and state case law, Kansas statutes, municipal codes, criminal procedures, rules of evidence, local court rules, professional ethical standards, administrative regulations, and applicable civil laws, rules, and procedures to make appropriate prosecutorial decisions including arrest, search, bond recommendations, and criminal charging regarding mid-level felony district court cases.

• Prepares criminal cases for presentation to the court through review of evidence, persuasive legal argument, effective motions practice, effective legal research, and successfully interviewing witnesses and victims.

• Presents criminal misdemeanor cases and assists in the presentation of low-level felony cases to the court.

• Promotes positive and collaborative professional working relationships with agency partners including internal partners, law enforcement, the judicary, members of the defense bar, crime victims, members of the public, members of community-based organizations, and other colleagues.

• Maintains required continuing legal education hours and pursue elective continuing education opportunities that foster development of subject matter expertise.

Juris Doctorate and active Kansas license to practice law is required.*

• Applicants with a temporary Kansas license and applicants who will have a regular or temporary Kansas license within the next 90 days are eligible to apply. Temporary or regular Kansas law license must be secured prior to the start of employment.

Prosecution experience, such as a Legal Internship preferred.

Kansas or Missouri driver’s license is required.