Attorney III – County Counselor’s Office (Non-Merit)

St. Louis County Counselor is seeking to fill two Attorney III (non-merit) positions in her office. She is actively looking to hire experienced and qualified attorneys who are licensed to practice in the state of Missouri. The attorneys hired to fill these positions will primarily be responsible for representing St. Louis County in litigation. Civil jury trial experience preferred.

The starting salary is typically between $90,022.40 and $108,035.20 annually, dependent on experience and budget. Additionally, we also offer a flexible work environment, a comprehensive benefits package and a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy. To learn more about these and other County benefits, please visit: Competitive Benefits - St. Louis County Website. 

Examples of Duties

• Handle complex litigation as a member of the collaborative litigation team
• Provide legal advice and opinions to elected and appointed directors and officers and board and commission members
• Perform other duties assigned to the County Counselor’s office, including transactional, administrative, pre-suit, labor/employment, and legislative matters

Minimum Qualifications

• Candidates must possess a Juris Doctor degree from an American law school accredited by the American Bar Association
• Current licensure as an attorney by the Missouri Bar Association
• Five years of related work experience as a licensed attorney

SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT:  All applicants conditionally offered a position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Screening will be performed by a reputable clinical laboratory. The cost of screening will be covered by the County.   

HOW TO APPLY: Applicants interested in applying for this position should visit our website at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/stlouis.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY: The policy of St. Louis County is to support fair and equitable employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veterans' status or political affiliation.

Employer

St. Louis County

County Counselor’s Office

Address

41 South Central, 9^th floor
St. Louis, Missouri, 63105

Website

http://www.stlouiscountymo.gov