Assistant County Counselor | Records & Taxation Division | Board of Tax Appeals Practice | Litigation
Johnson County Legal Services Department
Assistant County Counselor I
Johnson County Legal Services Department
Division: Records & Taxation
Position Type: Full-Time | Exempt | At-Will
Eligibility: Third-Year (3L) Law Students & May 2026 Graduates
Location: Olathe, Kansas | Hybrid
Posting Closes: Open Until Filled — Apply Early
Position Overview
Johnson County Legal Services is seeking a highly motivated third-year law student or recent graduate for an Assistant County Counselor I position within the Records & Taxation Division. This role offers hands-on litigation and administrative hearing experience, including work before the Kansas Board of Tax Appeals and co-counsel opportunities in civil litigation matters.
Primary Responsibilities
- Represent Johnson County in commercial and business personal property valuation appeals before the Kansas Board of Tax Appeals.
- Manage administrative hearing matters from intake through final order.
- Conduct direct and cross-examination of appraisal and valuation experts.
- Coordinate with the Johnson County Appraiser’s Office on exhibits and litigation strategy.
- Serve as co-counsel with senior County attorneys on civil litigation matters.
- Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, memoranda, and appellate filings.
- Participate in hearings, oral arguments, and professional development opportunities.
Required Qualifications
- Enrollment in an ABA-accredited law school at the third-year level, or J.D. awarded no earlier than December 2024.
- Eligible for admission to the Kansas Bar upon graduation, or currently admitted.
- Strong legal research and writing skills.
- Interest in litigation, administrative law, or government/public sector practice.
- Commitment to public service and professional excellence.
Why Johnson County Legal Services?
Real Courtroom Experience
Handle active hearing matters before a state administrative tribunal.
Multi-Court Exposure
Gain experience before the Johnson County District Court, Kansas Court of Appeals, and Kansas Supreme Court.
Mentorship Culture
Work alongside experienced County Counselors in a collaborative environment.
Breadth of Practice
Exposure to public law, litigation, municipal finance, employment matters, and county government operations.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit the following materials as a single PDF to the Johnson County Office of Human Resources, referencing “Assistant County Counselor — Records & Taxation” in the subject line:
- Cover letter
- Current résumé or curriculum vitae
- Writing sample (5–10 pages preferred)