Attorney

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy:

• Job Posting closes: November 7th, 2025

Department of Administration, Office of Procurement and Contracts

https://www.admin.ks.gov/offices/procurement-contracts

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About the Position:

• Who can apply: Anyone
• Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
• Full/Part-time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
• Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
• Veterans’ Preference Eligible: Yes

Compensation:

• Annual Salary Range: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00

Note: Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Employment Benefits:

• First day of employment coverage under the State Employee Health Plan (SEHP) for medical and prescription drug coverage and dental plan.
• Additional voluntary options including vision, hospital indemnity, accident and critical illness insurance plans and flexible spending accounts.
• SEHP members and their covered family members have access to the HealthQuest Health Center at 9th and Kansas Avenue in Topeka for in person and virtual health care services.
• Sick & Vacation leave
• Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
• Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
• Employee discounts with the STAR Program
• Retirement and deferred compensation programs

Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information

Position Summary & Responsibilities:

Position Summary

This position serves as a staff attorney in the Office of Procurement and Contracts (OPC) within the Department of Administration. The staff attorney reports directly to the Director of Purchasing.

The Office of Procurement and Contracts (OPC) has responsibility for the following functions: to promote the use and development of processes which serve the best interests of the State of Kansas and its citizens, along with finding and implementing increased economies and efficiencies in the procurement process, maintaining the highest level of integrity, fostering broad based competition together with fair and equal treatment for all entities involved in the procurement process, and always seeking the best value and highest quality of goods and services being offered to the State of Kansas.

This position provides specific legal assistance to agencies across the state. The Office of Procurement and Contracts is involved with all contracts for purchasing. These duties include but are not limited to:

• Perform legal research on behalf of the agency;
• Review applicable statutes, regulations, and court orders which may affect Department functions;
• Prepare, analyze, and interpret legal documents, instruments, and correspondence as required;
• Draft policies and procedures on behalf of the Department and other state agencies;
• Review and negotiate architecture, engineering, Commodity (consumable), Services and ancillary contracts
• Review and negotiate lease agreements;
• Appear in court as necessary, such as bid protests by unsuccessful vendors. Represent the State of Kansas and OPC in all phases of litigation related to contracts. Responsibilities include providing legal analysis of cases, preparing and filing legal pleadings and documents.
• Attend CLE seminars for state government attorneys.

Minimum Qualifications

• The successful candidate will have a Juris Doctorate from an institution accredited by the American Bar Association; be admitted to the practice of law in Kansas; demonstrated capacity to deliver legal advice, work collaboratively, and establish positive interaction in a complex environment involving an array of distinct constituencies; and evidence of strong written and oral communication skills.

Post Offer Requirement:

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

Recruiter Contact Information:

• Name: Emily Gottstein
• Email: dofapersonnel@ks.gov
• Mailing Address: Department of Administration Personnel Office, 915 SW Harrison, Suite 260, Topeka, KS 66612

Job Application Process

• First Sign in or register as a New User.
• Complete or update your contact information on the Careers> My Contact Information page. *This information is included on all your job applications.
• Upload required documents listed below for the Careers> My Job Applications page.
• Start your draft job application, upload other required documents, and Submit when it is complete.
  • Manage your draft and submitted applications on the Careers> My Job Applications page.
• Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter.
  • Email – sent to the Preferred email on the My Contact Information page
  • Notifications – view the Careers> My Job Notifications page

Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov: “How to Apply for a Job – Instructions” and “How to Search for a Job – Instructions”

Required documents for this application to be complete:

Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page:

• DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)

Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application:

• Cover Letter
• Resume

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

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.

Learn more about claiming Veteran’s Preference

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.

Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference

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

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.