Legal Counsel - Governmental Affairs
Provide legal counsel
Provide legal counsel to the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, specifically, in connection with the development and interpretation of applicable law, regulation, policy.
Provide litigation support
Provide litigation support for the Office of Childhood (OOC) and act as a liaison between the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (Department) and the Office Attorney General.
Represent the OOC
Represent the OOC at administrative hearings.
Assist in contract development
Aid in the development, writing and review of contracts, agreements, policies, and guidance for the OOC, and for other Department offices as assigned.
Manage record requests
Manage and coordinate Sunshine Law and other record requests for the OOC and act as a resource for records retention management and related questions.
Support Chief Counsel
Provide guidance to the Department and the OOC on the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and other privacy matters.
Respond to complaints
Assist in responding to Office of Civil Rights, Missouri Commission on Human Rights, and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission complaints against the Department as assigned.
Legal support
Provide other legal support to the Office of the Chief Counsel as assigned.
Hearing officer
Serve as a hearing officer for the Department as designated by the Commissioner of Education.
Team participation
Serve on and participate in DESE and OOC program teams as needed.
Attendance
Demonstrate regular, reliable, and engaged attendance.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctorate from an ABA approved law school.
- Member of the Missouri Bar in good standing.
Benefits
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.
Contact Information
If you have questions about this position please contact: hr@dese.mo.gov
Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer
The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Notice of Non-Discrimination
The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, mental or physical disability, or any other basis prohibited by statute in its programs and activities. Inquiries related to department programs and to the location of services, activities, and facilities that are accessible by persons with disabilities may be directed to the Jefferson State Office Building, Director of Civil Rights Compliance and MOA Coordinator (Title VI/Title VII/Title IX/504/ADA/ADAAA/Age Act/GINA/USDA Title VI), 2nd Floor, 205 Jefferson Street, P.O. Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480; telephone number 573-522-1775 or TTY 800-735-2966; fax number 573-522-4883; email civilrights@dese.mo.gov.
Notice to Applicants with Disabilities
To Our Applicants with Disabilities: For assistance with any phase of the Department process, please notify the Director of Human Resources at (573) 751-9619. Reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate special needs. TTY/TDD Relay Missouri service (800) 735-2966.
Notice to Applicants
The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is unable to sponsor applicants in their application for work visas through INS. If you have questions, please contact Human Resources.