Assistant Attorney General

Overview

The Kansas Lottery seeks a qualified attorney to provide legal services and advice to the Executive Director and Kansas Lottery staff on all legal matters arising in the course of the lottery's operation, including enforcement of criminal and civil provisions of the Kansas Lottery Act. This role involves drafting rules and regulations, requests for proposals and contracts, proposed legislation, and assisting in presenting proposed legislation to the state legislature. The attorney reviews state and federal legislation affecting the lottery.

Responsibilities

Provide legal services and advice to the Executive Director and the Kansas Lottery staff on all legal matters that arise in the course of the lottery's operation including enforcement of criminal and civil provisions of the Kansas Lottery Act. Drafts rules and regulations, requests for proposals and contracts, proposed legislation and assists in the presentation of proposed legislation to the state legislature. Reviews state and federal legislation affecting the lottery.

• Assists the Administration Division in legal matters that may occur as a result of the operation of the lottery including contract matters, payment of claims, collections, or other situations that may occur.
• Assists the Sales and Marketing Departments on legal issues concerning promotions, advertising, game development and sales operations as it relates to legal matters.
• Assists the Personnel Department on matters involving lottery personnel and in administering the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as it applies to the Kansas Lottery and to lottery retailers.
• Assists Procurement Officer concerning contractual matters which includes reviewing language of contracts, leases and other documents that may affect the Kansas Lottery operations.
• Assists the Security Division by advising on investigative matters, including court proceedings that may arise as a result of an investigation.

Qualifications

Licensing & Certification :

Membership in good standing with the Bar of the Supreme Court of Kansas or eligible for admission on waiver. Valid Driver's License.

Minimum Qualifications :

At least two (2) years post-J.D. experience

Preferred Qualifications :

Experience advising executive decision-makers on legal topics

Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements

Required Documents for this Application to be Complete

Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov : "How, What, & Where do I Upload Documents"

Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate : A valid Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is a condition of employment for all employees of the State of Kansas. Applicants (including non-residents) who receive a formal job offer for a State job are required to obtain a valid Tax Clearance within ten (10) days of the job offer. A Tax Clearance can be obtained through the Kansas Department of Revenue who reviews individual accounts for compliance with Kansas Tax Law.

If you have a missing tax return(s) or you owe taxes to the State of Kansas, please know that the Kansas Department of Revenue will work with you. The Kansas Department of Revenue can set you up on a payment plan to receive a Tax Clearance so you can get a job working for the State of Kansas. The Kansas Department of Revenue can be contacted at 785-296-3199. Kansas Department of Revenue - Tax Clearance Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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.

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 (785)296-7712, scanned and emailed to Gustavo.Victoriano@ks.gov, 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

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.

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