ASSISTANT COUNTY COUNSELOR

Jackson County, Missouri; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson County, Missouri, is seeking a County Counselor to provide legal counsel to elected officials and departments. The role requires strong research, interpretation of municipal law, and strategic guidance on policy development.

Qualifications include a Juris Doctorate, admission to the Missouri Bar, and at least one year of experience in municipal, civil, or criminal law. The successful candidate will join a dynamic team and contribute to county governance.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university of law.
• One year of responsible experience in municipal, and civil or criminal law.
• Must be a member of the Missouri Bar Association
• Must submit to and pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Provides legal advice and assistance to elected officials, County employees, and various boards and commissions.
• May advise, assist, assign, and review work of legal staff; and may advise and assist elected County officials and management at the highest levels in the formulation or modification of County policies and goals.
• May engage in original and creative legal research and analysis to anticipate developments in the law.

Skills

Legal research

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

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Department: County Counselor

Grade: 300NM

Salary: $78,000/year

Job Duties

• Responsible for original and creative legal endeavors, including comprehensive research into unique and conflicting legal areas requiring the integration of diverse legal theories in order to anticipate new or emerging developments in the law.
• May advise, assist, assign, and review work of legal staff; and may advise and assist elected County officials and management at the highest levels in the formulation or modification of County policies and goals.
• Provides legal advice and assistance to elected officials, County employees, and various boards and commissions

Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university of law.
• One year of responsible experience in municipal, and civil or criminal law.
• Must be a member of the Missouri Bar Association
• Must submit to and pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

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