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Job Description
A position in the Missouri Department of Corrections is more than a job. It's a calling. Corrections employees transform lives, equipping Missourians in the criminal justice system with the skills they need to contribute to their communities, inside and outside our walls. More than 95 percent of people who enter the prison system ultimately are released. We want to make sure they’re good neighbors.
This is a part-time position responsible for reviewing, drafting, and advising the department on contracts, interagency agreements, legislative proposals, administrative rulemaking, and internal policies and procedures. This position is limited to working 1040 hours in a 12 month period.
Minimum Qualifications:
A qualified applicant must be a member in good standing of the Missouri Bar with experience in drafting legal documents and/or contracts who can readily maintain a suitable degree of autonomy.
APPLICATION PROCESS
An application package for this position should include a completed application, cover letter, resume, and legal writing sample. Applicants may also submit letters of reference.
In addition to this online application all application packets for this Legal Counsel position in the MDOC Office of the General Counsel should be mailed to:
Missouri Department of Corrections / PO Box 236 / Jefferson City, MO 65102.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
All requested documents MUST be received by the closing date listed.
The Missouri Department of Corrections is proud to have a tradition of promotion from within for employees looking for and seeking distinctive career paths. As you work for the department, we invite you to consider your goals and make choices to actively head toward them. We seek to recognize employees who serve with distinction. -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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State of Missouri
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Join a group of innovative team members focused on driving the State of Missouri forward. As public servants, our team members have the opportunity to produce work that is both lasting and important. This work serves to protect families, communities, and our natural resources.
No matter where you are in your career, whether entry level or senior level, a career with the State of Missouri will challenge you to grow both personally and professionally. Though one employer, there is no shortage of exciting opportunities as there are many career paths you may take within the State. If you are searching for a job that transforms lives, including your own, a career with the State of Missouri is the perfect fit!
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