Attorney-Legal Counsel

Full-time

No

As an Attorney-Legal Counsel with the Department of Social Services in St. Louis, Missouri, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of Missouri children and families. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of $72, to $87, per year, commensurate with experience. As part of the Division of Legal Services (DLS), you will work with a team of attorneys located throughout the state, focusing on promoting the swift and safe resolution of juvenile court challenges and providing comprehensive legal counsel and support to the Department of Social Services.

H1: Attorney-Legal Counsel Opportunity with Department of Social Services in St. Louis, MO
H2: Make a Difference in the Lives of Missouri Children and Families

Why You'll Love This Position:
- Opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of Missouri children and families
- Competitive salary range of $72, to $87, per year
- Collaborative work environment with a diverse team of attorneys located throughout the state
- Focus on promoting swift and safe resolution of juvenile court challenges and providing comprehensive legal counsel and support to the Department of Social Services

Job Responsibilities:
- Provide legal counsel and support to the Department of Social Services
- Focus on permanency issues, including reunification with a parent, guardianship, termination of parental rights/adoption, and other planned permanent living arrangements
- Collaborate with juvenile court partners, local law enforcement, service providers, and family support teams
- Conduct research and writing related to cases and legal issues

Minimum Qualifications:
- Juris Doctorate from an accredited institution
- Member of The Missouri Bar
- Experience in litigation and background in juvenile, family, and administrative law preferred but not required
- Excellent research and writing skills

Salary Information:
- Annual starting salary range of $72, to $87, per year, commensurate with experience

Benefits:
- Defined pension plan
- Generous leave and holiday time
- Eligibility for health insurance coverage
- Total compensation calculator available to demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri

Application Process:
- Job Posting Number: 4104 88P2225
- Job Location: St. Louis, MO
- Apply through the Department of Social Services website
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Equal Opportunity Employer:
- The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer
- Celebrates diversity and strives to create an inclusive environment for all employees

H2: Join a Team of Attorneys Dedicated to Empowering Missourians

The Department of Social Services in St. Louis, MO is seeking Attorneys to join their team in the 20th and 24th Circuit managed by the St. Louis Litigation office. As an Attorney-Legal Counsel, you will have the opportunity 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 with a focus on permanency issues. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of $72, to $87, per year, commensurate with experience.

Why You'll Love This Position:
- Opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of Missouri children and families
- Competitive salary range of $72, to $87, per year
- Collaborative work environment with a diverse team of attorneys located throughout the state
- Focus on promoting swift and safe resolution of juvenile court challenges and providing comprehensive legal counsel and support to the Department of Social Services

Job Responsibilities:
- Provide legal counsel and support to the Department of Social Services
- Focus on permanency issues, including reunification with a parent, guardianship, termination of parental rights/adoption, and other planned permanent living arrangements
- Collaborate with juvenile court partners, local law enforcement, service providers, and family support teams
- Conduct research and writing related to cases and legal issues

Minimum Qualifications:
- Juris Doctorate from an accredited institution
- Member of The Missouri Bar
- Experience in litigation and background in juvenile, family, and administrative law preferred but not required
- Excellent research and writing skills

Salary Information:
- Annual starting salary range of $72, to $87, per year, commensurate with experience

Benefits:
- Defined pension plan
- Generous leave and holiday time
- Eligibility for health insurance coverage
- Total compensation calculator available to demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri

Application Process:
- Job Posting Number: 4104 88P2225
- Job Location: St. Louis, MO
- Apply through the Department of Social Services website
-

Equal Opportunity Employer:
- The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer
- Celebrates diversity and strives to create an inclusive environment for all employees

Join the Division of Legal Services and make a difference in the lives of Missouri children and families as an Attorney-Legal Counsel in St. Louis, MO. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of $72, to $87, per year, commensurate with experience. As part of a diverse team of attorneys located throughout the state, you will focus on promoting swift and safe resolution of juvenile court challenges and providing comprehensive legal counsel and support to the Department of Social Services.

H1: Attorney-Legal Counsel Opportunity with Department of Social Services in St. Louis, MO
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English

Juris Doctorate from an accredited institution

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