Johnson County Government, in Olathe, Kansas, is actively recruiting for an attorney with an interest and/or expertise in local government legal practice. We are one of the nation’s premier counties, providing comprehensive services to its citizens in its role as a leading organization in the Kansas City metropolitan area, and we offer an interesting as well as challenging legal career in a Department of eleven professional attorneys. We prefer applicants with governmental experience and an aspiration for public service. A career with Johnson County is more than just a job, it is an opportunity to serve a diverse and expanding community in meaningful ways. We challenge ourselves to be a different kind of government because we care deeply about our community and each other. Committed to our shared values, we provide excellent public service, seeking always to improve ourselves and our organization. We offer wonderful benefits, retirement plans, wellness incentives, hybrid work environment, a great organizational culture, and much more! If you are searching for something more than just a job, something akin to a calling, then consider the challenge and opportunity of becoming a member of Johnson County Government.

The Attorney position serves as an Assistant County Counselor I, acting with substantial discretion, and is responsible for providing non-standardized, complex legal service and counsel to Johnson County Government and its officials, and to the departments and agencies within Johnson County. The duties of the position require frequent contact with County Executives and Elected officials, as well as community leaders and officials of State and Federal Government Agencies. This position requires some experience and a desired expertise in local government law and municipal law matters, an in-depth interpretation of technical and detailed guidelines, laws and regulations, policies, and procedures, and an understanding of the operations of local government. In addition, this position specifically includes representation of the Appraiser, including handling of tax appeals to the Board of Tax Appeals; the Tax, Treasury & Vehicles Department which includes handling of personal property tax, mortgage foreclosures and delinquent tax foreclosures (Tax Sales); and the Election Office. This position will remain open until filled. Additional duties include:

A Juris Doctorate and active Kansas License* to practice law are required. Legal qualifications and capabilities are important, but we also give high importance to professionalism, leadership, and commitment to public service. A valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record is also required.

• Applicants who are 3rd year law students at an ABA accredited law school or have a temporary Kansas license and will have a regular Kansas license to practice law within the next 90 days of taking the Kansas bar examination or application to the Kansas Supreme Court for a regular Kansas license are eligible to apply.

Johnson County Government requires reference/background screening for all positions. Specified criteria may vary by Department/Agency.

Physical, Environmental, and Special Working Conditions:
All County employees may be called upon to assist other departments/agencies in a declared emergency situation.