Staff Attorney - Kansas Justice Institute (Kansas Policy Institute)Talent Market

Staff AttorneyKansas Justice Institute (Kansas Policy Institute)Overland Park, Kansas or Virtualhttps://talentmarket.org/job-opening/staff-attorney-kji/About the OrganizationKansas Justice Institute is a non-profit, public-interest litigation firm committed to defending against government overreach and abuse. KJI’s work focuses on protecting property rights, ensuring the right to earn an honest living, defending free speech, and reforming the criminal justice system, among other areas. KJI also examines, discusses, and educates the public regarding issues concerning the size and scope of government power to ensure that all Kansans have the right to control their own destinies. KJI is part of Kansas Policy Institute. About the RoleKJI seeks an attorney to bolster its litigation efforts and the overall effectiveness of the organization. The role reports to KJI’s litigation director. Depending on experience, this attorney will work in an unstructured and flexible environment to identify, create, and manage legal actions in and out of court. This includes research, discovery, drafting, and possible court appearances. This attorney may also interface with clients, policymakers, and donors. It is vital this attorney is able to work well with a team and communicate across organizational roles. Responsibilities and RequirementsThe ideal candidate will have: A Kansas law license or have the ability to expeditiously acquire a Kansas license1-3 years of litigation, clerkship, or legal writing experience Superior writing skills Strong attention to detail Exceptional organization and disciplineAbility to effectively communicate across organizational roles, work well within a team settingDemonstrable commitment to understanding constitutional law, limiting government, and advancing individual rightsLocationIdeally, the staff position will be in Overland Park. If conditions and other considerations dictate, placement in our Wichita office or a virtual office is possible. Application Process Qualified candidates should submit the following application materials (in order) in one PDF document:Résumé, including a list of three professional references Brief personal statement explaining what calls you to Kansas Justice Institute Brief description and explanation of an idea for a case KJI should considerApplications should be submitted to Talent Market via this link:https://talentmarket.org/candidates/apply-for-your-dream-job/Questions can be directed to Claire Kittle Dixon, President of Talent Market, who is managing the search process: claire@talentmarket.org.There is no application deadline for this position. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.This job will remain posted on our site until it is filled.While we thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, we are only able to contact those to whom we can offer an interview. Only direct applications will be considered. No phone calls, please.Talent Market, the liberty movement’s talent agency, is a nonprofit that connects liberty-minded professionals with free-market nonprofit jobs at no cost to candidates or organizations. We work with 501(c)(3) organizations that clearly and directly focus on advancing the principles of economic freedom, free enterprise, free trade, free speech, property rights, rule of law, and limited regulation. Visit Talent Market to explore open roles, join our talent network, or work with us on your next hire.