Legal Assistant (Part- Time)

**Agency Information:** **Kansas Department of Agriculture** The Kansas Department of Agriculture is devoted to the total support of agriculture in Kansas. The department works for the entire Kansas agriculture sector including farmers, ranchers, food establishments and agribusinesses. The agency has a balanced approach to providing an environment that enhances and encourages economic growth of the agriculture industry and Kansas economy while promoting and advocating for the agriculture industry, the state’s largest industry, employer, and economic contributor. KDA helps to ensure a safe food supply, protects natural resources, promotes public health and safety, protects animal health, and provides consumer protection to the best of our ability.**Kansas Department of Agriculture:** 1320 Research Park Drive, Manhattan, KS 66502 **About the Position:** * **Who can apply:** Anyone * **Classified/Unclassified Service:** Unclassified * **Full/Part\-time:** Part\-Time * **Work Schedule:** Days * **Eligible to Receive Benefits:** Yes * **Veteran Preference Eligible:** Yes **Compensation:** * **Annual Salary Range:** $29,000 to $30,000 Per Year * *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) * Employee discounts with the STAR Program * Retirement and deferred compensation programs Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information… **Position Summary \& Responsibilities:** **Location: KDA Headquarters \- Riley, County Kansas** The Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA) is accepting applications to fill a **Part\-Time** **Legal Assistant** position within our Legal Section. KDA’s purpose is to serve, promote and grow the state’s largest industry. We are an agency that focuses on creating a best\-in\-state plus workforce that is diligent about innovation and efficiency in our duties and customer service. The Legal Section assists the various KDA programs as they regulate a wide variety of sectors, including water use, conservation, pesticide, fertilizer, food safety, lodging, weights and measures, plants, weeds, seeds, dairy, animal health, agricultural promotion and marketing, and meat and poultry inspections. The Legal Section also provides general support to the agency. Duties include but are not limited to: * Drafting and preparing administrative orders, exhibits, other legal documents, correspondence, and internal agency reports and policy and procedure documents. * Filing documents in legal cases, maintaining physical and electronic legal files, calendaring and tracking deadlines, and ensuring telephone coverage within the legal division. * Scheduling and coordinating in\-person and virtual meetings, conferences, and agency hearings, including coordinating related travel plans and facilities reservations. * Handling constituent information requests in a manner that is responsive while recognizing the sensitive/confidential nature of administrative investigations. * Responding to special initiatives or assignments as needs arise and performing various other duties as assigned by supervisor. **Minimum Requirements** * Professionally minded individuals with a least one year of experience in general office, clerical and administrative support work in a setting such as a law firm, attorney office, district court, or regulatory agency or other government office. * Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing and have basic knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and Outlook. * Strong attention to detail. * Ability to calmly deal with difficult situations and people. **Preferred Requirements (Not Required)** * At least three years of experience working with attorneys or in a similiar legal setting. * Familiarity with legal proceedings, electronic filing systems, and assisting attorneys in preparing documents for various adminstrative and court proceedings. **Recruiter Contact Information:** * **Name**: Kelsey Senn * **Email**: Kelsey.Senn@ks.gov * **Phone**: (785\) 564\-6712 * **Fax**: (785\) 564\-6777 * **Mailing Address**: 1320 Research Park Drive, Manhattan, KS 66502 **Required Documents for this Application to be Complete:** * On the **My Job Applications page**, verify these documents are present and valid. Upload or delete and replace if needed. + DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference) * **Inside your Job Application**, upload the these documents: + Resume (or choose existing resume if you have one) + Cover Letter **Job Application Process** * **Sign in** to your existing account or **Register** for a new account. * **Review and complete** your contact information on the **My Contact Information** page. * **Upload documents** listed in the **Required Documents** section of this job posting to the appropriate location. * **Complete and Submit** your application. * **Check** your **email** and **My Job Notifications** for written communications from the Recruiter. + Email \- the email listed on the Careers\>My Contact Information page. + Notifications \- view the Careers\>My Job Notifications page. **See the helpful links below to assist in completing your application:** * Instructions: + Job Search + Registration \& User Account + Application + Frequently Asked Questions **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. Learn more about claiming Veteran’s Preference **How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference** Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager. Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference **PLEASE NOTE**: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should ***not*** be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be sent either by fax to (785\)296\-7712, scanned and emailed to Gustavo.Victoriano@ks.gov, or can be mailed/delivered in person to: ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator Office of Personnel Services Landon State Office Building 900 SW Jackson, Rm 401 Topeka, KS 66612 **Equal Employment Opportunity** The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.