Attorney II - County Counselor

St. Louis County, Missouri; United States; On-site; USD 69,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

The Attorney II position with the St. Louis County Counselor's Office offers opportunities to gain experience across diverse legal tasks, including representing entities before administrative and judicial tribunals, advising clients, and researching and preparing documents.

With a starting salary of $76,252, this role provides comprehensive county benefits and the chance to work on matters ranging from tax appeals to civil litigation.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Current Missouri licensure as an Attorney.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Assessor's Office in residential and commercial tax appeals before the State Tax Commission.
• Handle preliminary hearings, status conferences, discovery, and depositions as needed.
• Draft motions, exhibits, and direct testimony; prepare witnesses for evidentiary hearings.
• Represent the County in appeals for judicial review at circuit and appellate court levels.
• Provide legal staffing to County boards and commissions as assigned.
• Conduct legal research and analysis in drafting opinions.

Education

Juris Doctor degree (JD) from an accredited law school

Missouri licensure as an Attorney

Job description

Discover Your Future with Opportunity Central! Job Description Summary: The Attorney II position with the St. Louis County Counselor's Office offers the opportunity to gain experience with a variety of aspects of legal work, including representing an entity before administrative and judicial tribunals, advising clients, researching and preparing documents.

Why Should You Consider a Career as an Attorney II with the County Counselor's Office?

Competitive Salary: Starting salary will be $76,252

Comprehensive County Benefits

St. Louis County provides a robust benefits package including affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance; generous PTO beginning in the first year; 11 paid holidays; and a deferred benefit retirement plan. Employees may also qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Varied Experience

Each day presents new challenges and situations, ensuring a dynamic and engaging work environment.

Examples of Essential Functions Related to Tax Work

• Performing legal work related to representing the Assessor's Office in residential and commercial tax appeals before the State Tax Commission.
• Handling all preliminary hearings, status conferences, and discovery (which includes drafting and responding to interrogatories, requests for production of documents, requests for admissions as well as taking and defending depositions as needed).
• Drafting and responding to motions, exhibit exchanges, and written direct testimony, Preparing exhibits and witnesses for evidentiary hearings.
• Conducting evidentiary hearings and drafting and responding to post-evidentiary hearing briefs.
• Performing legal work related to representing the Assessor's Office on any appeals for judicial review from decisions of the State Tax Commission, including at the circuit and appellate court levels.

Examples of Essential Functions as to all Attorney IIs

• Providing legal staffing to County boards and commissions as assigned.
• Performing legal research and analysis in the drafting of legal opinions.

Examples of Essential Functions that may also be assigned to Attorney IIs

• Representing St. Louis County in civil litigation matters, including third-party subpoenas.
• Handling personnel/employee discipline.
• Negotiating, reviewing and preparing contracts.
• Handling personal property collection docket.
• Providing legal advice and guidance on record requests.
• Handling workers’ compensation matters.
• Handling other appropriate matters required of the County Counselor's Office as set forth in the County Charter Article V.

Marginal Duties

Performing other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must possess a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and current Missouri licensure as an Attorney.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities of a successful candidate

• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to provide effective, comprehensive legal advice.
• Open to challenges in work assignments.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Ability to demonstrate organizational and prioritization skills.

Pre-Employment Process Requirements

Applicants will be evaluated based on relevant education, experience, responses to supplemental questions, and other work-related information provided on the application. Resumes are supplementary and do not replace the required application. All candidates will receive notifications regarding application status once determined. Status updates are provided via email and can be found within each candidate’s Workday profile. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to interview. Interview scores will determine the applicant's final grade; a minimum score of 70 is required for hiring consideration. The five highest-ranking candidates will be referred to the Department Director/Appointing Authority for final selection.

Pre-Employment Screening

Candidates extended a conditional offer must successfully complete all required pre-employment screenings. These screenings include a drug test administered at no cost to the candidate by a certified laboratory and a background check evaluating the recency and relevance of the candidate’s history to the position. Candidates must complete the drug test within 48 hours of receiving a conditional offer; failure to do so may result in withdrawal of the offer. At St. Louis County, we're not just about jobs, we're about opportunity.

Equal Opportunity Employer

St. Louis County is committed to fair and equitable employment opportunities for all, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, or political affiliation. St. Louis County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for the application or hiring process should contact the St. Louis County ADA Coordinator at 314-615-1796 or call Relay MO at 711 or 1-800-735-2966 (TTY) or email [e-mail].

Saint Louis County is the most populous county in Missouri, home to over a million people and spans 523 square miles. Saint Louis County maintains a convenient proximity and access to the city of St. Louis while also providing a place where one can explore and carve out their own niche. Saint Louis County is a place where all are welcome to pursue the endless opportunities available to them.