Legal Counsel II

State of Missouri (Missouri Judiciary); Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Missouri Judiciary is recruiting for a Legal Counsel II to perform complex professional legal work for a juvenile office. The successful candidate will serve as legal counsel to the Juvenile Office, acting as advisor, advocate, negotiator, and evaluator, litigating cases at the trial and appellate levels, researching court rules and statutes.

Graduation from an accredited law school and current license to practice law in the State of Missouri (Missouri Bar membership in good standing) is

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited law school and current license to practice law in the State of Missouri (Missouri Bar membership in good standing).
• Preferred candidates will possess strong analytical, writing, and oral communication skills, along with familiarity with electronic filing systems.

Responsibilities

• Litigating cases at the trial and appellate levels.
• Researching court rules and statutes.
• Screening referrals for legal sufficiency.
• Preparing legal pleadings.

Education

Graduation from an accredited law school

Missouri Bar license

Good standing with Missouri Bar

Analytical skills

Legal writing

Oral communication

Tools

Electronic filing systems

Job description

Job

Full Opportunity Brief

Title: Legal Counsel II

Category: Jobs

Organiser: State of Missouri (Missouri Judiciary)

Description: The Missouri Judiciary is recruiting for a Legal Counsel II position to perform complex professional legal work for a juvenile office. The successful candidate will serve as legal counsel to the Juvenile Office, performing duties as an advisor, advocate, negotiator, and evaluator. Responsibilities include litigating cases at the trial and appellate levels, researching court rules and statutes, screening referrals for legal sufficiency, and preparing legal pleadings.

Eligibility: Applicants must be graduates of an accredited law school and hold a current license to practice law in the State of Missouri with membership in good standing with the Missouri Bar Association. Preferred candidates will possess strong analytical, writing, and oral communication skills, along with familiarity with electronic filing systems.

Graduation from an accredited law school and current license to practice law in the State of Missouri (Missouri Bar membership in good standing).

Deadline: Not specified

Location: Columbia, MO

Fees: None

Application Link: Not specified

Contact Information: [e-mail]