Assistant City Attorney Jobs in Kansas (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $66,342.00 - $122,025.00 Annually
Location : City of Wichita - City Hall, KS
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: Assistant City At 2 Lead Pros
Department: Law Department
Division: LAW Administration
Opening Date: 08/18/2026
Closing Date: 9/8/2026 11:59 PM Central
Bargaining Unit: NONE
The City of Wichita is NOT an E-Verify Employer.
Distinguishing Features of Work
The Wichita City Attorney's Office is seeking a dynamic and experienced legal professional to serve as an Assistant City Attorney (Lead Prosecutor). This critical leadership position is responsible for managing the prosecution of misdemeanor traffic and criminal cases in Municipal Court while providing guidance and oversight to a team of prosecutors. As the City's lead courtroom presence for municipal-level criminal matters, this role offers an opportunity to impact community safety and uphold the rule of law through skilled courtroom advocacy, mentorship, and strategic legal counsel.
The ideal candidate will bring demonstrated trial experience, strong legal judgment, and the ability to lead a collaborative prosecution team. This position works closely with law enforcement and City departments, providing legal interpretation, supporting diversion programs, and ensuring fair, effective legal proceedings. If you are looking to make a tangible impact in a public service legal role, while mentoring attorneys and shaping prosecutorial policies, this is your opportunity to lead with purpose in a mission-driven organization.
The days and hours of this position: Monday - Friday 8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.Bargaining Unit: Employees Council
**Posting may close at any time **
Examples of Work Performed

• Prosecutes police and traffic cases, drug cases, domestic violence and DUI cases, mental health and criminal cases.
• Interviews complainants and witnesses, determines facts relative to the prosecution of cases in municipal court and issues complaints.
• Represents the City in criminal appeals to the District Court.
• Confers with and advises Police Officers and other City officials as to legal interpretation of City ordinances.
• Represents the City in prosecuting building, health and zoning ordinance violations.
• Conducts research and composes legal opinions, ordinances and other legal documents as assigned.
• Review applications and provide recommendation for acceptance of applicants for department diversion programs.
• Analyze facts and review police reports to evaluate cases for probable cause, errors and other prosecution decisions.
• Participates in interdepartmental meetings involving the Municipal Court, Prosecution issues, or as may be assigned.
• Provides legal counsel and opinions to the Wichita Police Department on prosecutorial issues.
• Completion of work assignments may require the operation of a vehicle.
• These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive. Other related duties may be assigned as needed

Requirements of Work

• Working knowledge of the principles and procedures of criminal law, especially as they relate to the prosecution of municipal ordinance violators.
• Working knowledge of pleading techniques and court practice, and skill in the presentation of cases in court.
• Working knowledge of judicial procedures and rules of evidence.
• Working knowledge of municipal laws and ordinances.
• Working knowledge of municipal court methods and procedures and skill in the prosecution of cases heard in court.
• Ability to analyze legal documents and instruments.
• Ability to perform self-directed research and analysis as required for effective prosecution.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other Departments, representatives of other organizations, and the public.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• May require ability to acquire and maintain a valid Kansas driver's license.
• An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Experience and Training
Required Experience and Training

• Graduation from an accredited school of law.
• Must be currently admitted to practice law before the Supreme Court of the State of Kansas.
• Three (3) years of experience practicing law in the areas of criminal prosecution, municipal law, or administrative law, OR serving as a legal research assistant to a court or administrative tribunal.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship.
• Attainment of passing scores on pre-employment tests. Candidates with the required experience and training will be required to take the following assessments:

1. Logical Reasoning - Decision Making
2. Office Reasoning Sample - People Management
3. Office Reasoning Sample - Problem Solving

Preferred Experience and Training

• One (1) year of experience supervising attorneys, legal interns, or support staff in a prosecutorial, judicial, or municipal setting.

Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, which includes drug screening, and upon satisfactory evaluation of the results of a criminal record check. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. Please find more information under the following links:
CITY OF WICHITA
FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
1. VACATION - Most employees with less than five years employment earn 10 days of vacation per year. After five years, accrual rates increase at varying rates to varying maximums, depending on work schedule and/or union representation. Employees can accumulate and carry forward up to 240 hours each year.
2. HOLIDAYS - There are eleven paid holidays. Employees also receive one Personal Holiday that is granted after the first six months of employment.
3. SICK LEAVE - Sick leave accrual begins at one-half day per month. After five years, sick leave accruals are one work day per month. Employees can accumulate and carry forward all unused sick leave each year. Employees who use 24 hours (3 days) or less of sick leave in a calendar year earn a "Well Day." An additional "Well Day" can be earned following a year of perfect attendance.
4. HEALTH INSURANCE - UMR / United Healthcare provides two levels of medical and prescription drug plans. Both medical plan are PPOs and do not require selecting a physician or referrals for specialty care. Both medical plans include Teladoc virtual care (primary care/mental health benefits at no charge), Dario healthy living programs, and VSP Vision benefits. Pre-tax premium deductions are offered. The City contributes 80% of the premium cost towards medical, prescription drug and vision insurance.
5. DENTAL INSURANCE - Two Delta Dental plans are offered - Preferred and Traditional. The Delta Preferred plan requires using a dentist from a smaller network for a lower premium. The Delta Traditional plan allows use of any dentist, although benefits are higher using a dentist from the large Delta network. Benefits under both plans are the same (with the exception of some Orthodontic benefits) Pre-tax premium deductions are offered.
6.LIFE INSURANCE - Low-cost voluntary term life insurance is available. Employees pay one-third of the cost. The amount of Basic Life coverage is two times annual pay up to a determined maximum amount. Dependent coverage is available at $20,000 spouse / $10,000 child(ren) for an additional $0.14 per pay period. Accidental death and dismemberment coverage is included. The plan is through MetLife.
7.SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE - Additional voluntary employee-paid term life insurance is available from MetLife at low group rates. Participation in Basic Life is required. The Life Insurance plans are portable.
8. LONG-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE- The voluntary employee-paid group disability plan from MetLife provides 60% of pre-disability income for injury or health related disabilities. Premiums are determined by income and age.
9.VOLUNTARY ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT - Voluntary employee-paid AD&D from MetLife offers coverage for accidental death and dismemberment.
10.RETIREMENT - The City offers two retirement plans - Wichita Employees (WER) Plan 3, and Commissioned Police & Fire Plan C-79. The WER plan is a defined contribution plan; Police & Fire is a defined benefit plan. Both are contributory - employees and the City share the cost.
11.FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS - Employees may elect to make FSA pre-tax deductions for dependent care and/or unreimbursed medical expenses, reducing the cost of these expenses by eliminating taxes on the amount deducted.
12. LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE - This plan from UNUM offers facility and home care benefits for employees, spouses, and some other family members. Several options for benefit amount and duration, and specific plan features, are available.
13.MORE BENEFITS & SERVICES
Deferred Compensation Investment Program
Employee Discounts and Wichita Employee Association (WEA)
Bereavement Pay
Employee Emergency Assistance Fund
Voluntary Shared Leave Program
Training Programs
Longevity Pay
Credit Union
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Injury Leave (on-job injury)
Community Volunteer Events
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I have graduated from an accredited school of law

• Yes
• No

02
I am currently admitted to practice law before the Supreme Court of the State of Kansas.

• Yes
• No

03
I have the following years of experience practicing law in the areas of criminal law, municipal law, or administrative law.

• less than 1 year of experience
• 1 - 2 years of exepreince
• 3 to 4 years' experience
• 5+ years' experience.
• I do not have any experience practicing law in the areas of criminal law, municipal law, or administrative law

04
I have following years of experience serving as a legal research assistant to a court or administrative tribunal.

• less than 1 year of experience
• 1 - 2 years of experience
• 3 - 4 years of experience
• 5 + years of experience
• I do not have any experience serving as a legal research assistant to a court or administrative tribunal.

05
I have following years of experience supervising attorneys, legal interns, or support staff in a prosecutorial, judicial, or municipal setting.

• less than 1 year of experience
• 1 - 2 years of experience
• 3 - 4 years of experience
• 5 + years of experience
• I do not have any experience supervising attorneys, legal interns, or support staff in a prosecutorial, judicial, or municipal setting.

06
I am legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

• Yes
• No

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