Kansas State Board of Indigents’ Defense Services (SBIDS)
Our mission is to fulfill the constitutional promise of a zealous defense by providing our clients with team-based advocacy that champions their human dignity and achieves just outcomes on their behalf.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. BIDS does not sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment visa.
SBIDS Current Job Openings
About the Position:
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Who can apply: Anyone
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Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
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Full/Part-time: Full-Time
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Regular/Temporary: Regular
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Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
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Veterans’ Preference Eligible: Yes
Compensation:
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Annual Salary Range: $85,850.00 - $120,000.00
Note: Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.
Employment Benefits:
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Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
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Sick & Vacation leave
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Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
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Paid State Holidays
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Employee discounts with the STAR Program
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Retirement and deferred compensation programs
Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information
Position Summary & Responsibilities:
Position Summary:
The Kansas State Board of Indigents’ Defense Services (BIDS) is accepting applications for the position of Training Director, based in the BIDS Administration Office in Topeka, Kansas. This is an attorney position.
The Training Director will lead the agency’s state-wide public defense Training Division, which is responsible for implementing the agency’s training objectives across the trial, appellate, and death penalty defense programs. The Training Director’s programs will meet the needs of all members of the defense team, including the agency’s attorneys, investigators, mitigation specialists, legal assistants, administrative specialists, and administrative staff. The Training Director is an agency leader who must demonstrate an extraordinary commitment to the representation of indigent defendants and exhibit the vision, desire, and ability to implement the highest quality trainings.
The Training Director will oversee the continued development of the BIDS training program and will work collaboratively to expand already existing BIDS training and envision new programs. The Training Director is directly supervised by the Executive Director.
Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
The Training Director is a management level position reporting to the Executive Director of the agency. The Training Director supervises supporting program staff, including the Assistant Training Director and the Training Division Administrative Specialist. The Training Director will work closely with the Executive Director, the Director of Special Projects, and other members of BIDS leadership, including trial and appellate Chiefs and Deputies, to envision and implement state-wide programs.
The Training Director has responsibility for the management of the agency's comprehensive state-wide public defense training program. This includes managing and maintaining the online learning management system and producing and distributing training materials, practice guides, and training program evaluations. The Training Director is responsible for working with the Kansas Continuing Legal Education Commission to ensure compliance and approval of all CLE hours offered by BIDS, as well as for reporting all completed hours for participant credit.
We are in search of a candidate who is experienced in criminal defense litigation and who has an established history of successfully organizing and presenting continuing legal education seminars on criminal defense practice, or who has other significant relevant teaching or practical experience. Important skills are collaboration, organization, communication, and vision.
Qualifications:
Education
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Must be a graduate from an ABA accredited law school.
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Licensed attorney in good standing in the State of Kansas at the time of employment.
Licensing & Certification
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Maintain licensure as an active attorney in good standing in the State of Kansas.
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Attorneys licensed in another state must be willing and able to seek admission to the Kansas bar immediately upon hire.
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Must have a valid driver’s license.
Minimum Qualifications
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Must have exceptional demonstrated written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal and collaborative skills, and the ability to communicate legal concepts to others.
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Must have a high level of initiative, dependability, and ability to work with little supervision.
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Must have a high level of attention to detail and the ability to organize complex training schedules, calendars, and programs.
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Must have the ability to develop curricula and training materials and present that information to audiences in a clear and engaging manner.
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Must demonstrate an on-going commitment to the development of a client-centered, collaborative defense practice.
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Must be available to participate in regular leadership strategy sessions and collaborate with other team members on cross-team projects,
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Must have the ability to use all necessary electronic systems, including all required E-filing systems and records management systems, as well as case tracking databases.
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Must be able to effectively handle emergency or crisis situations in a calm and effective manner.
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Must possess exceptional organizational and time management skills.
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Must be able to handle frequent interruptions and multiple calls and inquiries.
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Must have demonstrated ability to effectively interact with clients, employees, and colleagues in a respectful and appropriate manner.
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Must have the ability to professionally handle confidential matters.
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Must have a keenly developed and uncompromising set of personal and professional ethics.
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Must have the ability to establish and maintain constructive relationships with local and state agencies, professional groups, and other stakeholders.
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Must be willing and able to treat every client, employee, and colleague with dignity and respect.
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Must be willing and able to travel in-state to each of our regional defender offices.
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Must be willing and able to travel out-of-state to national training programs and conferences.
Preferred Qualifications
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At least 5 years of criminal defense experience handling felonies (trial or appellate) preferred.
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A history of successfully preparing and presenting trainings and continuing legal education programs, or other significant teaching or practical experience.
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Demonstrated experience leading others (formal or informal).
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Knowledge of training principles and practices for adult learners.
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Familiarity with training evaluation and needs assessments.
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Experience in facilitating small group discussions and skills exercises.
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Experience organizing event logistics and working concurrently on multiple short term and long-range projects.
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Experience and/or familiarity with collaborative defense models.
Recruiter Contact Information:
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Name: Shawn Keeling
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Email: [email protected]
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Phone: 785-296-6631
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Mailing Address: 700 SW Jackson Street, Suite 500 Topeka, KS 66603
Job Application Process
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Cover letter
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Resume
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Writing sample
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List of three professional references
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If you are claiming Veteran’s Preference, please also include your DD214
Ensure you upload all required documents during the application process.
If you have any further questions please contact:
Shawn Keeling
Human Resources Professional, Administration Office
State Board of Indigents’ Defense Services
Application deadline: Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, open until filled.
Please be aware that if an offer of employment is made, actual employment is subject to pre-employment conditions, which include:
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Confirmation of licensure as an active attorney in good standing the State of Kansas, or successful admission to the Kansas Bar, prior to start date.
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Governor’s salary approval.
Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov: “How to Search for a Job – Instructions”
Required documents for this application to be complete:
Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate required in accordance with Executive Order 2004-03. Each applicant (even non-residents) who is selected for a State of Kansas job vacancy must apply for a Tax Clearance Certificate within 10 days from the date of the offer letter by accessing the Kansas Department of Revenue's (KDOR) website at www.kdor.ks.gov/apps/taxclearance/Default.aspx .
A Tax Clearance is a comprehensive tax account review to determine and ensure that an individual's tax account is compliant with all primary Kansas Tax Laws.
If you need assistance with the tax clearance, please contact KDOR at (785) 296-3199 or by email at [email protected]
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
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.
