Attorney – Assistant Revisor of Statutes

To Apply:

Please submit a cover letter, resume, three professional references, and a writing sample to Rebecca.Cole@rs.ks.gov

Recruiter Contact:

Rebecca Cole

Phone: 785-296-5249

Fax: 785-296-6668

Email: Rebecca.Cole@rs.ks.gov

Agency Information:

The Kansas Office of Revisor of Statues provides legislative legal expertise to the Kansas Legislature. Attorneys in our office are responsible for drafting bills and other legislation, staffing legislative committees, publishing the Kansas Statutes Annotated and offering legal consultation to members of the Kansas Legislature.

Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes

300 SW Tenth Avenue, Suite 24-E

Topeka, KS 66612

About the Position

• Who can apply: Anyone
• Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-time
• Work Schedule: 8 am to 5 pm - Monday through Friday
• Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
• Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes
• Application Deadline: October 16th, 2025

Compensation:

Salary: $84,150 for new attorney candidates and salary commensurate with the legal experience of other candidates.

Employment Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
• Sick & Vacation leave
• Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
• Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
• Fitness Centers in select locations
• Employee discounts with the STAR Program
• Retirement and deferred compensation programs

Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information

Principle Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the Revisor of Statutes, this attorney serves as nonpartisan legal counsel to the Kansas Legislature, including both political parties, all Senate and House members and all standing and interim committees.

The Assistant Revisor of Statutes duties include:

• Drafting Legislative legal documents (bills, amendments, reports, and legal memos)
• Researching legal questions
• Staffing Legislative committees
• Assisting in the codification and publication of the Kansas Statutes Annotated

Qualifications: Candidates for this position must be admitted to and in good standing with the Bar of the Supreme Court of Kansas at the time of appointment.

To Apply:

Please submit a cover letter, resume, three professional references, and a writing sample to Rebecca.Cole@rs.ks.gov

Recruiter Contact:

Rebecca Cole

Phone: 785-296-5249

Fax: 785-296-6668

Email: Rebecca.Cole@rs.ks.gov

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

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

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Required Documents for this Application to be Complete:

Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page

• DD 214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)

Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application

• Resume
• Letter of Interest / Cover Letter
• Three Professional References

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 determined 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.