Job Description

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

Job Posting closes: May 1, 2026

Agency Information:
The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) currently has a vacancy for an unclassified Attorney in the Topeka Office. The KCC, is a multi-faceted agency responsible for regulating public utilities including electric, natural gas, telecommunication, as well as motor carriers, oil and gas pipelines and oil and gas 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.

About the Position

Who can apply: Anyone with a degree from an accredited law school
Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Work Schedule: M-F 8-5
Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes
Search Keywords: KCC, Topeka, Shawnee, Litigation, Utilities, Attorney

Compensation: Salary Commensurate with Experience

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…

Position Summary & Responsibilities

Position Summary:

• Representing and advising the Commission’s technical staff on all matters relating to the jurisdictional regulation of public utilities and motor carriers. Work includes evaluating issues and facilitating formulation of technical staff positions; coordinating preparation of testimony; preparing pleadings, motions, briefs and orders; reviewing evidence and discovery; providing client representation in hearings and pre-hearing conferences including, as necessary, making oral arguments, and examining and cross-examining witnesses.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• In addition to maintaining a full docket load, duties may also include providing legal advice and assistance to the Commission and/or its representatives concerning procedures, rules, regulations, legislative initiatives, and operations of the Commission, including drafting or reviewing and commenting on memoranda, opinions, contracts, and other documents.

Qualifications

Education:

• Degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensing & Certification:
• Licensed to practice law in Kansas and in good standing with the Supreme Court of Kansas at the time of appointment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate from a law school and license to practice law in Kansas. At least six (6) years of experience in professional legal work is preferred, including experience in litigation, government or administrative law settings. An undergraduate degree in business or engineering, and experience in regulation and energy law is preferred. 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.

Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:

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: Sandra Rak
Email: Sandra.Rak@ks.gov
Phone: 785-271-3136

Job Application Process

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• 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. *This information is included on all your job applications.
• 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

• Transcripts
• 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. 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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