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Attorney I/II
Summary
Title:Attorney I/II
ID:2023-0339
Location:Kansas City, KS
Department:Client Services
Description

Company Description  

TMDA is positively renowned as a Talent Solutions and Human Resources Advisory organization. We provide a consultative approach in partnering with our clients and members of their team. Our HR Solutions group serve as an extension of the clients; thereby providing compliant growth at a scalable and sustainable rate. 

Firm Principles

Our Mission:
Our mission is to connect quality talent with projects they are passionate about, while helping our clients achieve mission critical deliverables to support their organizational goals.
Our Vision: Our vision is to become the most trusted Human Resources Consulting Company by providing exceptional advisory services to both our clients and our candidates through maintaining the highest standards in the process.
Our Values: TMDA follows these core values, not just within our organization, but also with our clients and employees placed with them; Accountability, Empowerment, Inclusion, Originality & Ubiquity. TMDA operates with integrity and transparency.

Most Direct Client Benefits:

  • Pay Transparency State Ranges Depending on Location
    • California | Colorado | Connecticut | Maryland | Nevada | New York | Rhode Island | Washington
  • Paid Time Off
  • Matching 401K
  • Paid Federal Holidays
  • HSA, FSA, Disability, and Life Insurance
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Salary Range: $29.87/hr. - $48.42/hr.

Responsibilities:

  • The mission of the Legal Department is to provide quality and cost effective legal and related services for the Client, both in its role as a city and as a county, the Board of Public Utilities, and Boards and Commissions of the Client.
  • The department provides legal opinions for elected officials, the County Administrator, and Client and BPU staff; is responsible for all litigation opinions for elected officials, the County Administrator, and Client and BPU staff; is responsible for all litigation filed against or on behalf of any of those entities; reviews and prepares contracts; drafts and reviews policies, ordinances and resolutions; provides representations in lawsuits, claims and tax appeal cases; conducts delinquent tax sales; acquires property through the eminent domain process; and prosecutes all violations of city ordinances in Municipal Court.
  • This position will support the Municipal Court Prosecutors in addition to other duties.

Qualifications:  

  • Three years of civil litigation or related work experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
  • Membership in the Kansas State Bar and License to practice law in the State of Kansas required.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future. 

Education: 

  • Juris Doctorate degree in Law

Travel Requirements:  

This position will involve no travel.

State Specific Notices

Massachusetts Applicants: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liabilities. 

Maryland Applicants: Under Maryland law, an employer may not require or demand, as a condition of employment, prospective employment, or continued employment, that an individual submit to or take a polygraph examination or similar test. An employer who violates this law is guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to a fine not exceeding $100. 

I certify that all of the above information is true and complete, and I understand that any falsification or omission of information may disqualify me from further consideration for employment or, if hired, may result in termination regardless of the time elapsed before discovery.

Note: An offer of employment is conditioned upon complying with Company's requirements including, but not limited to, signing a consent to conduct a background investigation.

I agree, and it is my intent, to sign this employment application by electronically submitting this document to the company. I understand that my signing and submitting this document in this fashion is the legal equivalent of having placed my handwritten signature on the submitted document.

Additional Information 

TMDA is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. If you would like to request reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a diverse ability, please call 757-263-0440 or email operations@tmcompanies.us for other accommodation options. 

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