Location: Topeka, Kansas, 66604, United StatesPosted: 2022-03-29Position Title: Chief Litigation CounselCompany Name: The Kansas Corporation CommissionSector: OtherJob Type: Full-TimeMin Education: Juris DoctorateThe Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) currently has a vacancy for an unclassified Chief Litigation Counsel for the Topeka location. The KCC is a multi-faceted agency responsible for regulating public utilities including electric, natural gas, telecommunication and water companies as well as motor carriers, oil and gas pipelines and oil and gas natural production activities. The Commission's headquarters is in Topeka with the central Conservation office in Wichita and four Conservation district offices located in Dodge City, Wichita, Chanute and Hays. Position Summary The Chief Litigation Counsel advises and performs legal work in connection with dockets filed at the Commission and coordinates this work with the Utilities, Conservation or Transportation Division Directors and their staff. Work includes evaluating issues and facilitating formulation of staff positions; coordinating preparation of testimony; preparing pleadings, motions and briefs; providing representation in dockets. This further includes directing a staff of legal and clerical employees engaged in performing various legal and related activities; direct and supervise the work of subordinate attorneys and is responsible for all legal activity of staff attorneys and special counsel in cases before the Commission.Education: Degree from an accredited law school.Licensing & Certification: Licensed and in good standing with the Supreme Court of Kansas at the time of appointment.Minimum Qualifications: At least five (5) years of experience in professional legal work, including experience in litigation, governmental or administrative law setting. Excellent communication and writing skills are essential. Candidates must be qualified for admission to practice before the US District Court for the District of Kansas.Preferred Qualifications: Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience. Compensation: $90,000 - $125,000* Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications. The position is open until filled. Search for Job ID 203722 at https://admin.ks.gov/services/state-employment-center/ to submit an online application, cover letter, resume, law school transcript and writing sample (not to exceed six pages) to the KCC. For further information, contact Sandra Rak at 785-271-3136.Counsel Counsel Counsel Counsel Counsel Counsel CounselPI172123913