Email Opening Title Attorney II - County Counselor  Close Date   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt   Description To Apply: Please complete the online application found at www.jeffcomo.org  Resumes are accepted as supplemental information only and will not be used as a substitute for the application, you must complete the application in full. JOB SUMMARY This position involves representation of the County in potentially moderately complex and intricate Civil matters that come before the County Counselor’s office.  The position will also assist the County Counselor, other Assistant County Counselors and the Municipal Prosecutor as needed. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Represents the County in all Civil Matters Civil Litigation Sunshine Law Matters Court Appearances, handles subpoenas, depositions, document requests and discovery Correspondence with opposing Counsel Attends County Council Meetings Attends meetings of Boards and Commissions in the evenings Legal Research Reviews and Drafts Contracts, Ordinances, Bills and Resolutions Reviews and Drafts Financial Documents Researches various points of law, prepares motions, appeals, responses and arguments. Prepares legal briefs and memos Prepares and files criminal charges Prepares and conducts court dockets Performs work at assigned location during specified business hours. Performs related additional duties as required and assigned.     Position Attorney II   Position Requirements QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience: Juris Doctorate from an accredited school of law; Three (3) to Five (5) years of legal experience; or Equivalent combination of education and experience. Licenses or Certificates: Admission to the Missouri State Bar; Must possess a valid State Driver’s license. Special Requirements: May require early morning or late evening hours. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:  Knowledge of civil and criminal procedures. Knowledge of legal terminology, forms, documents, procedures, and practices involved in composing, processing, and filing a variety of legal documents and reports. Knowledge of legal references and their contents. Knowledge of the methods of legal research. Knowledge of English composition and office management techniques. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing. Ability to gather, organize, and analyze data. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with professional staff and the public in situations requiring tact, diplomacy, and poise. Ability to read, interpret and apply laws, rules, and regulations. Ability to do legal work. Ability to operate computers with relevant software and word processing equipment. Ability to type a variety of correspondence. Ability to multi-task and make quick decisions. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The work is light and requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. The work also requires mental and visual acuity, speaking, balancing, feeling; picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand; grasping; picking, holding or otherwise working with the whole hand; hearing, kneeling, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, standing, stooping, talking, and walking. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work is performed indoors in an office environment with low to moderate noise level. Work involves interaction with other employees and the general public and work pace is self-determined. To Apply: Please complete the online application found at www.jeffcomo.org. Resumes are accepted as supplemental information only and will not be used as a substitute for the application, you must complete the application in full.   Shift -not applicable-   Normal Entry Salary $58,854.43 Yearly   Salary Range   EOE Statement Jefferson County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected veteran or uniformed servicemember status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law.   This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://JEFFERSONCOUNTYGOVERNMENT.appone.com WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category -- None found -- Other Jobs Within 60 Miles Election Clerk-County Clerk in Hillsboro, MO Posted on: 4/26/2024 [Apply Now] Maintenance Worker - Facilities in Hillsboro, MO Posted on: 3/29/2024 [Apply Now] Driver/Laborer II in Hillsboro, MO Posted on: 2/7/2024 [Apply Now] Mechanic Welder in Hillsboro, MO Posted on: 2/7/2024 [Apply Now] Operator/Laborer in Hillsboro, MO Posted on: 3/7/2024 [Apply Now]

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