St. Louis County
Overview
St. Louis County Counselor's office seeks an
Attorney III
to join their team. This position is currently primarily responsible for representing St. Louis County in litigation. Leading or supervising lower-level attorneys on projects distinguishes this job class from P913-Attorney II. Salary and Benefits
The starting salary will be between $90,022.40 and $103,026.88 annually, dependent on experience and budget. We offer a flexible work environment, a comprehensive benefits package and a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy. For more about County benefits, visit the St. Louis County website. The County Government is a qualified agency for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program; see the Federal Student Aid site for more information. Responsibilities
Handle complex litigation as a member of the collaborative litigation team Provide legal advice and opinions to elected and appointed directors and officers and board and commission members and attend meetings of boards/commissions Perform other duties assigned to the County Counselor’s office, including transactional, administrative, pre-suit, labor/employment, and legislative matters Qualifications
Juris Doctor degree from an American law school accredited by the American Bar Association Current licensure as an attorney by the Missouri Bar Association Five years of related work experience as a licensed attorney Selection and Appointment
A selection committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant based on education and experience, answers to supplemental questions, references, and other relevant information. The committee will admit to the interview those with the most job-related qualifications. The interview will comprise the entire earned grade, and a qualifying grade of 70 or more is required to be eligible for appointment. After initial interviews, an email with instructions to complete a Conviction Questionnaire will be sent; candidates have 3 days to complete it. The top five ranking candidates will be certified to the Department Director/Appointing Authority for final decision. All applicants offered a merit position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to appointment, with screening conducted by a reputable clinical laboratory and at County expense. How to Apply
Applicants should visit the online portal at the GovernmentJobs site. Online applications only. Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
The policy of the Civil Service Commission of St. Louis County is to support fair and equitable employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veterans status or political affiliation. For more information, call the Division of Personnel at (314) 615-5429. St. Louis County Division of Personnel, 7th Floor Clayton, MO 63105 (314) 615-5429 Relay MO 711 or 800-735-2966 An Equal Opportunity Employer Fax: (314) 615-7703 www.stlouiscountymo.gov
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St. Louis County Counselor's office seeks an
Attorney III
to join their team. This position is currently primarily responsible for representing St. Louis County in litigation. Leading or supervising lower-level attorneys on projects distinguishes this job class from P913-Attorney II. Salary and Benefits
The starting salary will be between $90,022.40 and $103,026.88 annually, dependent on experience and budget. We offer a flexible work environment, a comprehensive benefits package and a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy. For more about County benefits, visit the St. Louis County website. The County Government is a qualified agency for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program; see the Federal Student Aid site for more information. Responsibilities
Handle complex litigation as a member of the collaborative litigation team Provide legal advice and opinions to elected and appointed directors and officers and board and commission members and attend meetings of boards/commissions Perform other duties assigned to the County Counselor’s office, including transactional, administrative, pre-suit, labor/employment, and legislative matters Qualifications
Juris Doctor degree from an American law school accredited by the American Bar Association Current licensure as an attorney by the Missouri Bar Association Five years of related work experience as a licensed attorney Selection and Appointment
A selection committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant based on education and experience, answers to supplemental questions, references, and other relevant information. The committee will admit to the interview those with the most job-related qualifications. The interview will comprise the entire earned grade, and a qualifying grade of 70 or more is required to be eligible for appointment. After initial interviews, an email with instructions to complete a Conviction Questionnaire will be sent; candidates have 3 days to complete it. The top five ranking candidates will be certified to the Department Director/Appointing Authority for final decision. All applicants offered a merit position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to appointment, with screening conducted by a reputable clinical laboratory and at County expense. How to Apply
Applicants should visit the online portal at the GovernmentJobs site. Online applications only. Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
The policy of the Civil Service Commission of St. Louis County is to support fair and equitable employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veterans status or political affiliation. For more information, call the Division of Personnel at (314) 615-5429. St. Louis County Division of Personnel, 7th Floor Clayton, MO 63105 (314) 615-5429 Relay MO 711 or 800-735-2966 An Equal Opportunity Employer Fax: (314) 615-7703 www.stlouiscountymo.gov
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