Attorney Jobs in Kansas

An Attorney, also known as a Lawyer, plays a crucial role in the legal industry by providing professional legal advice, interpreting and applying laws, and representing individuals, corporations, and government agencies in court disputes and negotiations. They draft and file legal documents such as lawsuits, appeals, contracts, deeds, and wills. Attorneys might also specialize in certain areas of law such as criminal law, family law, civil rights law, environmental law, or tax law. They must have a comprehensive understanding of legal theories and be able to effectively use laws and precedents to assist their clients.

Attorneys must have a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA), and they must pass their state's bar exam to be certified to practice law. Their work requires excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, research, and public speaking skills. Prior to becoming an attorney, individuals may have roles such as a Law Clerk, Paralegal, or Legal Intern, to gain practical experience in the legal field. These roles often involve conducting legal research, drafting legal documents, and assisting attorneys in preparing for trials and hearings.

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Advocate

  • Independence, KS
  • 17 hours ago
  • Independence, KS
  • 17 hours ago

Job Listing ID: 4290379 Job Title: Advocate Application Deadline: Open Until FilledJob Location: Enterprise Date Posted: 06/12/2025Hours Worked Per Week: 32 Shift: Day Shift, Rotating Shift...

Starting Hourly Rate / Salario por Hora Inicial: $15.00 USD per hour ALL ABOUT TARGET As a Fortune 50 company with more than 400,000 team members worldwide, Target is an iconic brand and one of...

Starting Hourly Rate / Salario por Hora Inicial: $15.00 USD per hour ALL ABOUT TARGET As a Fortune 50 company with more than 400,000 team members worldwide, Target is an iconic brand and one of...

Assistant Attorney General - Open Government Enforcement

  • Shawnee, KS
  • 1 day ago
  • Shawnee, KS
  • 1 day ago

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy: Open Until Filled; Screening begins immediately and continues until filled Office of the Kansas Attorney General Assistant Attorney General Open Government...

Assistant Attorney General - Civil Division

  • Shawnee, KS
  • 1 day ago
  • Shawnee, KS
  • 1 day ago

Defensive Litigation: Attorneys in this section defend the State of Kansas and its agencies in all manner of defensive litigation: torts, employment suits, prisoner litigation, wrongful conviction claims...

Assistant Attorney General-Criminal Division

  • Shawnee, KS
  • 1 day ago
  • Shawnee, KS
  • 1 day ago

Medicaid Fraud: Attorneys in this section represent the State of Kansas in criminal prosecution of Medicaid provider fraud; fraud in the administration of the Medicaid program; and alleged abuse, neglect...

Assistant Attorney General - Consumer Section

  • Shawnee, KS
  • 1 day ago
  • Shawnee, KS
  • 1 day ago

A valid driver's license Preferred Qualifications Two (2) or more years of applicable litigation experience preferred....

Associate Client Advocate - Commercial Insurance (Transportation & Logistics)

  • Overland Park, KS
  • 1 day ago
  • Overland Park, KS
  • 1 day ago

Description The Associate Client Advocate (ACA) client-facing functions utilizing the colleague's advanced skills in Commercial Property and Casualty Insurance and is responsible for a blend of...

Client Advocate - Commercial Insurance (Healthcare & Life Sciences)

  • Overland Park, KS
  • 1 day ago
  • Overland Park, KS
  • 1 day ago

Description The Client Advocate is responsible for maintaining client relationships. The CA role has a strong connection to the client's business and a fundamental understanding of its industry....

Attorney II (Sheriff)- Legal Department

  • Kansas City, KS
  • 2 days ago
  • Kansas City, KS
  • 2 days ago

Knowledge of constitutional law as it applies to jails and law enforcement and civil rights litigation experience is preferred....

Employment Counsel

  • Overland Park, KS
  • 2 days ago
  • Overland Park, KS
  • 2 days ago

and coordinate outside counsel litigation efforts....

Document Review Attorney

  • Topeka, KS
  • 2 days ago
  • Topeka, KS
  • 2 days ago

Beacon Hill Legal is seeking Document Review Attorneys for a fully remote, temporary position with our client. This is a full-time role, Monday - Friday, during standard business hours....

Remote Work

Associate Client Advocate - Commercial Insurance (Natural Resources)

  • Overland Park, KS
  • 3 days ago
  • Overland Park, KS
  • 3 days ago

Description The Associate Client Advocate (ACA) client-facing functions utilizing the colleague's advanced skills in Commercial Property and Casualty Insurance and is responsible for a blend of...

College and Career Advocate - Topeka High School

  • Topeka, KS
  • 4 days ago
  • Topeka, KS
  • 4 days ago

Reports to: Building Principal Position Purpose: This position will work with students in grades 9-12 to develop individual plans for college and career success after high school. CCR advocates...

Assistant City Attorney II - Lead Prosecutor

  • Wichita, KS
  • 5 days ago
  • Wichita, KS
  • 5 days ago

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...

Demographic Data for Kansas

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Salary for Attorney Jobs in Kansas

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireLegal research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Attorneys in Kansas offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
73.0%
Bachelor's Degree
12.9%
Master's Degree
7.3%
Associate's Degree
3.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.7%
High School or GED
1.6%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Attorneys in Kansas
2-4 years
50.8%
None
15.4%
10+ years
11.8%
Less than 1 year
5.9%
1-2 years
5.8%
6-8 years
5.4%
4-6 years
4.8%


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