Staff Attorney-St. Louis Metro

State of Missouri; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 74,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the State of Missouri as a Staff Attorney in the St. Louis Metro area. This role involves providing legal counsel within juvenile and family law, representing the Department of Social Services in courts, and collaborating with a diverse team to support Missouri families. Posted with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, this position seeks candidates passionate about making a difference in the community.

Benefits

Defined pension plan

Generous leave and holiday time

Health insurance coverage eligibility

Qualifications

• Membership in good standing with the Missouri Bar is required.
• Competent research and writing skills are essential.
• Experience in juvenile and family law is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represent and provide legal advice to DSS and its divisions.
• Manage a diverse caseload in juvenile court.
• Ensure confidentiality of information maintained by DSS.

Skills

Research

Writing

Legal Advisement

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

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The Division of Legal Services (DLS) is looking for a Staff Attorney to represent the Department in the 21 st , 22 nd , and 23 rd judicial circuits, managed by the St. Louis Metro Region Litigation office.

Job Posting Number: 4104 88P9980

Job Location: This position reports to the Page State Office Building at 9900 Page Ave, St. Louis MO.

Scheduled Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (with flexibility to accommodate professional goals and workload).

The Division of Legal Services (DLS) has opportunities for community-based legal practice with a focus on representation within a defined area to promote swift and safe resolution of juvenile court challenges experienced by children, and to facilitate working relationships with juvenile court partners, local law enforcement, services providers, and family support teams.

Why you’ll love this position: Are you passionate about public service? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of Missouri children and families by providing comprehensive legal counsel and support to the Department of Social Services (DSS), with a special focus on permanency including reunification with a parent, guardianship, termination of parental rights/adoption, and another planned permanent living arrangement? At DLS, you’ll enjoy collaborating as part of a diverse team of attorneys located in offices around the state. If you want to make a difference, apply today and join DLS in our mission to empower Missourians to live safe, healthy, and productive lives.

What you’ll do: In this trial attorney position, you will manage a diverse caseload of varying issues and encounter meaningful opportunities to be an integral part of the community of juvenile court and child welfare attorneys in your area, including: represent and provide legal advice to DSS and its divisions; represent DSS in courts and administrative hearings in your assigned area; defend child abuse and neglect findings made by DSS; ensure the confidentiality of information maintained by DSS; work closely with DSS and its divisions and provide legal advice related to DSS services and cases.

Minimum Qualifications

A juris doctor from an accredited institution and membership in good standing with the Missouri Bar. Competent research and writing skills are required. Experience in litigation and a background in juvenile, family, and administrative law are preferred but not required.

Pursuant to State Law, this position requires accreditation, licensure, and/or professional license which is only available to holders of specific post-secondary degrees.

Annual Starting Salary Range: $74,974.80 - $90,189.58 (commensurate with experience)

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. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, 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 .

If you have questions about this position, please contact Angela Fry at [e-mail] . If you experience accessibility issues while applying, please contact Courtney Hall at [e-mail] or call 573-526-0416.

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Government Administration

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