Attorney

State of Missouri; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined pension plan

Generous leave and holidays

Health insurance eligibility

Job summary

State of Missouri's MoDOT and MHTC seek an assistant counsel to handle contracts, rules, legislation, and memos in a CAREER-LADDER role. Open to entry, intermediate, or senior levels based on experience.

Role includes drafting and reviewing legal documents, providing counsel, and supporting litigation and hearings for the Commission and MoDOT staff. Strong writing and research skills are valued.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree is required.
• Admission to the Missouri Bar is required.
• Experience in administrative law and civil litigation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft contracts, administrative rules, legislation, and legal memos/opinions for the Commission and MoDOT.
• Provide legal advice and counsel to the Commission and MoDOT staff on various issues.
• Prepare, review, and examine contracts, land title commitments, and real estate conveyances.
• Represent the Commission in litigation including condemnation, tort, and construction contracts.
• Assist in representing MHTC in administrative hearings.

Skills

Contract drafting

Legal counseling

Litigation support

Research and writing

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

This position will be filled at a salary no higher than the posted maximum salary.

Job Locations: Jefferson City, St. Louis, and Kansas City

Why You’ll Love This Position

The assistant counsel performs legal functions for the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (MHTC) and the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT). Serves at the pleasure of the Chief Counsel.

MoDOT will bring candidates onto the team as entry-level, intermediate, or senior level, based on your skills and experience. This opening is for one of our CAREER-LADDER positions which offers the opportunity for career advancement without having to participate in the competitive selection interview process. As you continue to learn, acquire new skills, and gain experience, you can be promoted to a higher-level position.

• Assists the Commission and Department by drafting contracts, administrative rules, legislation, and legal memos/opinions.
• Provides legal advice and counsel to the Commission and MoDOT staff on various legal issues.
• Prepares, reviews, and examines contracts, land title commitments, real estate conveyances, and other various legal documents.
• Represents the Commission in litigation in matters covering, but not limited to, condemnation/inverse condemnation, tort liability and construction contracts.
• Assists in representing the MHTC in informal or contested case administrative hearings.
• Performs other responsibilities pursuant to classification and qualifications of assistant counsel as approved by the Commission and contained in the Chief Counsel's Office staff procedures manual.

Minimum Qualifications

• J.D. Degree
• Admission to the Missouri Bar

Special Working Conditions

• Maintains attorney-client privilege.
• Requires occasional travel, including statewide overnight travel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in administrative law and civil litigation.
• Prior government service.
• Excellent research and writing skills are preferred.

MoDOT 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. To help demonstrate the value of working for MoDOT, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found HERE.

At MoDOT you will play a key role in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States. We value team players who are open-minded and work well with others to accomplish goals and fulfill our mission of safety, service, and stability. We see the growth of our team members as an investment, both in MoDOT's future and yours. If you're looking for diverse opportunities, challenging work, and a flexible environment, we want to talk to you about joining our winning team.

MoDOT operates on shared values and your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values.

If you embrace these values, we welcome your application.

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