County of Riley

Assistant County Attorney

Manhattan, KS

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Role family: Legal
Seniority: Mid level
Stated salary: $110,000 – $135,000 per year
Country: US
Work mode: On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly: 27 Oct 2026

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Description

Job Title: ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY

Department: County Attorney Division:

Reports To: County Attorney

Pay Range: $110,000 - $135,000 Status: Full Time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Summary:

The Assistant Riley County Attorney is expected and required to represent the Riley County Attorney’s Office, who prosecutes on behalf of the State of Kansas the following: Adult and Juvenile felony and misdemeanor offenses, traffic offenses, (both minor and major), Child in Need of Care cases, Involuntary Commitment proceedings for persons suffering from a severe mental illness. The Assistant County Attorney in addition is expected to assist law enforcement, local, state and federal authorities. The judges, District and Magistrate within the 21st Judicial District. On occasion, an Assistant Riley County Attorney may be required to assist the County Attorney in the investigation and enforcement of the Kansas Open Meetings Act and the Kansas Open Records Act

Essential Functions:

Prosecute assigned cases under guidelines established by the County Attorney and within the Rules of Professional Conduct as established by the Kansas Supreme Court.

Maintain a working knowledge of the law and any changes.

Must be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to answer questions for law enforcement, assist with search warrants and arrest warrants, and to provide legal guidance as requested.

Assist governmental or private local, state and federal agencies with the promotion of public safety and the current status of the law.

Assist District Judges and Magistrate Judges in the administration of justice.

NOMINAL FUNCTIONS:

As directed by the Riley County Attorney.

Requirements

Education:

Requires a Doctor of Jurisprudence Degree.

License(s)/Certificate(s):

A member in good standing with the Kansas Bar.

Experience:

Knowledge of the principles, concepts, and methodology of a professional occupation. Depending upon experience, assistant Riley County Attorneys may be responsible for the prosecution of crimes ranging from minor traffic, misdemeanors off-grid felonies.

Skills:

Proficient in criminal prosecution to a level which guarantees reasonable success in prosecuting cases.

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