Legal Counsel for State Courts

State of Missouri (Missouri Judiciary); Clayton (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Paid leave and holidays

Health insurance coverage

Job summary

The Missouri Judiciary is recruiting a Legal Counsel position to perform complex and varied professional legal work in Clayton, MO. The role involves providing legal research, analysis, technical support, representation in hearings, and interpretation of law to judges, commissioners, circuit clerks, or other administrators within the Missouri State Court System.

Key responsibilities include assisting pro se litigants in domestic and adult abuse matters, preparing legal documents, reviewing court

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited law school is required.
• Six years of experience in the practice of law or equivalent.
• Experience in hearings or legal procedure is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal research, analysis, and interpretation of law to judges, commissioners, and administrators.
• Represent the state in hearings and prepare legal documents and pleadings.
• Assist pro se litigants in domestic and adult abuse matters and evaluate new or pending legislation.

Skills

Legal research

Legal analysis

Policy interpretation

Education

Graduation from an accredited law school

Job description

The Missouri Judiciary is recruiting a Legal Counsel position to perform complex and varied professional legal work in Clayton, MO. The role involves providing legal research, analysis, technical support, representation in hearings, and interpretation of law to judges, commissioners, circuit clerks, or other administrators within the Missouri State Court System.

Key responsibilities include assisting pro se litigants in domestic and adult abuse matters, preparing legal documents, reviewing court