Chief Capital Appellate Defender (PD V):
The Kansas State Board of Indigents’ Defense Services is accepting applications for the position of Chief Capital Appellate Defender position (PD V) in the Capital Appellate Defender Office in Topeka, Kansas.
The Chief Capital Defender will be the lead supervising attorney of the Capital Appellate Defender Office. The Chief Capital Defenders of the Kansas public defense system are each leaders within the agency who consistently demonstrate an extraordinary commitment to the zealous and dignified representation of indigent defendants.
Who We Are:
The Capital Appellate Defender Office (CADO) is a close-knit office operating in the Kansas Public Defense system consisting of three attorneys and a legal assistant. Our mission is to provide high-quality, client-centered, zealous appellate advocacy for people sentenced to death or convicted of capital crimes, and other high-level felony appeals. The office is based in
Topeka, Kansas.
Responsibilities
The Chief of the Capital Appellate Defender Office is responsible for the overall management of the office. Specific responsibilities include direct personnel mentorship and supervision, general office administration, hiring and discipline of personnel, coordination of periodic in-house trainings, ethical training and oversight, caseload management, case assignments, and all other areas necessary for the best representation possible for our clients.
Additionally, this role will involve creating policies for the office in collaboration with the BIDS Administration Office and building training programs for the office in collaboration with the BIDS Training Division and Administration Office. In order to effectively administer the office, Chief Public Defenders are expected to carry a reduced caseload.
Salary and Benefits
Chief Capital Appellate Defender V is the highest experienced defender position in our agency. Compensation for this position ranges from $95,000.00 – $146,908.12. Salary may vary depending upon experience or qualifications.
The State of Kansas Employment Benefits Package includes:
• 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
• Fitness Centers in select locations
• Employee discounts with the STAR Programs
• Retirement and deferred compensation programs
Qualifications
Education:
• Must be a graduate from an ABA accredited law school.
• Licensed attorney in good standing in the State of Kansas at the time of employment (Attorneys licensed in another state must be willing and able to seek admission to the Kansas bar immediately upon hire)
Licensing & Certification:
• Maintain licensure as an active attorney in good standing in the State of Kansas.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
Minimum requirements for this position include:
• Must have demonstrated experience leading others.
• Must have exceptional communication skills, including a demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in both oral and written form.
• Ability to use all necessary electronic systems, including all required E-filing systems and records management systems, as well as case tracking databases.
• Effectively handle emergency or crisis situations in a calm and effective manner.
• Must be able to process, organize, and manage complex litigation.
• Must possess exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Must be able to handle frequent interruptions and multiple calls and inquiries.
• Must have demonstrated ability to effectively interact with clients, employees, and
colleagues in a respectful and appropriate manner.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality and able to manage confidential information.
• Must be willing and able to treat every client, witness, employee, and colleague with
dignity and respect.
• Must be able to demonstrate a commitment to a client-centered practice.
• Keenly developed and uncompromising set of personal and professional ethics.
• Must be open to receiving training and the providing training to others.
Highly preferred qualifications include:
• At least 5 years of criminal defense experience handling major felonies.
• Prior or current service as a capital public defender.
• Prior administrative or supervisory experience.
• Prior service as a Chief or Deputy Defender.
• Prior experience handling personnel issues, including hiring, termination of employees and employee disciplinary issues.
• Experience developing or leading training programs.
• Experience creating and implementing new office policies.
• Ability to demonstrate a continuing commitment to the provision of quality criminal defense services to indigent clients.
• Experience and/or familiarity with holistic, client-centered public defense practices.
• Experience in community organizing and the development of local community
connections and resources.
• Experience working with economically and racially diverse populations.
Application Materials Needed:
• Cover letter
• Resume
• Writing sample
• List of three professional references
• If you are claiming Veteran’s Preference, please also include your DD214
To apply for this position, please click the link below.
https://jobs.sok.ks.gov/psp/sokhrprdcg/APPLICANT/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_...
Ensure you upload all required documents during the application process.
If you have any further questions please contact:
Shawn Keeling
Human Resources Professional, Administration Office
State Board of Indigents’ Defense Services
[email protected]
Application deadline: Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, open until filled.
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