Associate Legal Counsel and Unit Supervisor

State of Missouri; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined pension plan

Health insurance

Generous leave and holidays

Job summary

The Office of State Courts Administrator in Jefferson City, MO is recruiting an Associate Legal Counsel and Units Supervisor to perform high‑level legal counsel work and supervise staff, researchers, and court clerks to improve court administration.

The role requires a Juris Doctorate and an active Missouri license to practice law; two years of professional experience are preferred. The department offers competitive benefits and opportunities to influence statewide judiciary operations.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate and current license to practice law in Missouri required.
• Two years of professional experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises staff, establishes expectations and conducts evaluations.
• Provides professional legal work on difficult questions and presents findings to judges and clerks.
• Staffs committees and coordinates access to courts programs and language access efforts.
• Directs procurement activities and manages contract bids for OSCA and the courts.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Legal research

Oral presentations

Communication

Education

Juris Doctorate

Missouri law license

Tools

Contracts procurement process

Job description

Location: Office of State Courts Administrator, Jefferson City, Missouri

The salary reflected represents the base pay for this position and does not include any differential for time-of-service pay for state tenure.

Why You'll Love This Position

A career with the Office of State Courts Administrator will provide you the opportunity to work with a variety of exceptional, hardworking people and gain valuable work experiences. It takes many types of talent to advance the mission of the Missouri Judiciary and keep operations running smoothly. We have opportunities for individuals seeking meaningful work in providing administrative, business and information technology services to the Missouri courts.

The Office of State Courts Administrator is recruiting to fill an Associate Legal Counsel and Units Supervisor position to perform highly responsible professional legal counsel work researching and analyzing a wide range of court related matters and providing technical and administrative assistance to judges and court clerks in order to improve the administration and operation of the courts.

• Performs supervisory activities which include: establishing expectations, evaluating work, coaching and training staff, conducting staff performance evaluations, and participating in the hiring and disciplining of staff
• Provides professional advice to subordinates in the resolution of difficult concerns
• Prepares written reports and makes oral presentations to various committees of judges and clerks assigned by the Supreme Court
• Provides professional legal work featuring difficult legal/factual questions and provides recommendations to judges and court staff regarding procedural questions
• Staffs the Committee on Access to Family Court and other court committees
• Directs and coordinates activities involving access to courts in the judiciary
• Proposes policies and procedures and develops education in order to ensure access in the administration and operation of the courts
• Coordinates the efforts of the Committee on Language Access
• Supervises the contracts and procurement process and bids contracts for use by OSCA and the courts

Minimum Qualifications

A Juris Doctorate and current license to practice law in the State of Missouri is required. Two years of professional experience is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of general law, state laws, established precedent, and sources of legal references
• Considerable knowledge of court procedures and rules of evidence
• Considerable knowledge of access to court law, practices, efforts and trends, particularly regarding court settings
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with judges, court personnel, co-workers, subordinate staff, and staff from other agencies
• Considerable knowledge of state and federal laws, rules and regulations governing procurement
• Ability to provide leadership, supervision, and training to professional, technical and related program staff
• Ability to delegate, direct and evaluate work of staff, and provide effective feedback

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck.