DEPUTY COUNTY COUNSELOR

Summary

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.Department: County CounselorGrade: 300NMSalary: $90,000 - $118,500/year **** Salary Dependent on QualificationsJob Duties:Responsible for the initiation, prosecution, and defense of civil litigation on behalf of Jackson County, including the defense of civil claims brought against Jackson County, Merit Commission cases, civil commitments in probate court, and other legal mattersMust have the knowledge, experience, and ability to perform litigation at every stage of civil proceedings, including taking and defending depositions, motion practice, and trial work. Provides guidance, legal advice, and assistance to County departments, directors, and staff regarding legal issues, human resources issues, personnel rules, and employment lawMinimum Qualifications:Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university of law.Three to Five years of civil litigation experience.Must be a member of the Missouri Bar Association or ability to waive in.Must submit to and pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.Department: County CounselorGrade: 300NMSalary: $90,000 - $118,500/year **** Salary Dependent on QualificationsJob Duties:Responsible for the initiation, prosecution, and defense of civil litigation on behalf of Jackson County, including the defense of civil claims brought against Jackson County, Merit Commission cases, civil commitments in probate court, and other legal mattersMust have the knowledge, experience, and ability to perform litigation at every stage of civil proceedings, including taking and defending depositions, motion practice, and trial work. Provides guidance, legal advice, and assistance to County departments, directors, and staff regarding legal issues, human resources issues, personnel rules, and employment lawMinimum Qualifications:Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university of law.Three to Five years of civil litigation experience.Must be a member of the Missouri Bar Association or ability to waive in.Must submit to and pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!#J-18808-Ljbffr