Job Description

Attorney

Job ID 207222

Location Shawnee County

Full/Part Time Full-Time

Job Posting closes: Open Until Filled 

  Agency Information: The Citizens' Utility Ratepayer Board (CURB) is seeking a highly motivated regulatory attorney with excellent writing, analytical and oral advocacy skills to assist the consumer counsel in representing residential and small commercial consumers in utility rate cases and other regulatory proceedings before the Kansas Corporation Commission, Courts of Kansas and the Kansas Legislature.

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: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes

Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes

Search Keywords: CURB, Topeka, Shawnee, Litigation, Utilities, Attorney

Compensation: $70,000 - $80,000

* Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

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

Position Summary & Responsibilities

Position Summary: As directed by the Consumer Counsel, serves as litigation attorney in regulation cases, as well as in utility complaints filed by residential and small business ratepayers. CURB attorneys are responsible for all aspects of case development and presentation, including issue development, discovery, testimony both alone or in conjunction with outside consultants, preparation of motions, briefs and other internal and external communications. 

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following: Conducts legal and other research analysis associated with technical, economic, legal, and administrative issues; attends informal conferences and meetings of parties involved; appears and participates in public hearings and court proceedings held before the Kansas Corporation Commission (Commission) and Kansas Courts; and informs and advises the Board of concerning issues involving utility cases.

Qualifications

• Education : Degree from an accredited law school

Licensing & Certification : Certification of admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Kansas

Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements: Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate required in accordance with Executive Order 2004-03. Each applicant who is selected for a State of Kansas job vacancy must apply for a Tax Clearance Certificate within 10 days from the date of the offer letter by accessing the Kansas Department of Revenue's website at  If you need assistance with tax clearance, please contact the Kansas Department of Revenue at (785) 296-3199 or by email at kdor_specialprojects@ks.gov.

Recruiter Contact Information

Name : Shonda Rabb

Email : shonda.rabb@ks.gov

Phone : (785) 271-3107

Mailing Address : 1500 SW Arrowhead Road, Topeka, Kansas 66604

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DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)

Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application

• Cover Letter


• Resume

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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.

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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