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Legal Counsel - LIRC

State of Missouri, Jefferson City, Missouri, United States, 65109

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Labor and Industrial Relations Commission

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Legal Counsel

Labor and Industrial Relations Commission

Annual Salary Range:

$75,000 to $85,000

Please Note: The salary/salary range listed in this job description is a base salary only and does not include years-of-service adjustments. Applicants eligible for years-of-service adjustments may exceed the salary/salary range listed above.

Why You Will Love This Position

The Missouri Labor and Industrial Relations Commission is a higher authority that reviews workers’ compensation and unemployment compensation cases, as well as tort victims’ compensation fund appeals, prevailing wage objections, and postsecondary degree hiring appeals. The Commission provides a team environment and small office atmosphere.

What You Will Do

Legal research Analyze and summarize evidence Draft legal memoranda, recommendations, proposed orders, and decisions for Commissioner Answer legal and procedural questions posed by Commissioners, staff, and the public Assist with oral arguments Respond to inquiries from the parties and the public Assist with fiscal note responses to proposed legislation

Qualifications

All you need for success:

Licensed to practice law in the state of Missouri Member of The Missouri Bar in good standing A writing sample is required upon applying. Please send to Jamie Luebbert at Jamie.Luebbert@labor.mo.gov

Desired Attributes

Familiarity with Missouri administrative law and process Prior knowledge of Missouri workers’ compensation and/or unemployment law preferred. Excellent legal research and writing skills High level of professionalism and good judgment Trustworthy with confidential information Effective time management skills and ability to prioritize projects Enjoy writing Self-motivation, critical thinking, and creativity Ability to learn and effectively utilize computer software, including Westlaw, Microsoft 365, and Adobe Acrobat

More Reasons To Love This Position

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 .

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