Attorney III

Description

Make a Difference in Your Community
St. Louis County Counselor's office seeks an Attorney III with significant litigation experience to join their team. This position is currently primarily responsible for representing St. Louis County in litigation matters.

Essential Function Examples

• Handle complex litigation with minimal need for oversight
• Provide legal advice, opinions, and guidance to St. Louis County officials and directors
• Perform other duties assigned to the County Counselor’s office

Minimum Qualifications

• Candidates must possess a 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

Additional Information

• SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT: A selection committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant which will include recentness and appropriateness of the applicant's education and experience, answers to the supplemental questions, results of employment references investigated and any other appropriate information available.
• The selection committee will admit to the interview only those persons who possess the most job-related qualifications and may establish admittance criteria beyond the minimum qualifications stated above.
• The interview will comprise 100% of the applicant's earned grade. A candidate must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview to be eligible for appointment.
• All applicants conditionally offered a merit position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

HOW TO APPLY

• Applicants interested in applying for this position should visit our website at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/stlouis. We only accept on-line applications.

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.

St. Louis County Division of Personnel

• 7th Floor Clayton, MO 63105
• (314) 615-5429
• Relay MO 711 or 800-735-2966

Equal Opportunity Employer

• An Equal Opportunity Employer

Contact Information

• Call the Division of Personnel at (314) 615-5429 for more information on this policy.
• Visit our website at https://stlouiscountymo.gov/saint-louis-county-missouri-careers/competitive-benefits to view all of our benefits.

Application Questions

• Are you licensed to practice law in Missouri?
• Have you ever had official action taken against your license to practice law (action can include, but is not limited to, the issuance of an admonition, a reprimand, probation, suspension and disbarment)?
• Do you have at least five-years related experience as a practicing attorney? Please ensure your application includes these work details.
• Have you served as first chair in at least one jury trial?
• Please provide any previous work experience you have had with St. Louis County Government including roles you held and the dates of employment. Further, please explain the reason(s) for your departure from the organization. If this does not apply to you, simply enter N/A.