St. Louis County Counselor is seeking to fill two Attorney III (non-merit) positions in her office. She is actively looking to hire experienced and qualified attorneys who are licensed to practice in the state of Missouri. The attorneys hired to fill these positions will primarily be responsible for representing St. Louis County in litigation. Civil jury trial experience preferred.

The starting salary is typically between $90,022.40 and $108,035.20 annually, dependent on experience and budget. Additionally, we also offer a flexible work environment, a comprehensive benefits package and a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy. To learn more about these and other County benefits, please visit: Competitive Benefits - St. Louis County Website.

Examples of Duties

Examples of Duties

• Handle complex litigation as a member of the collaborative litigation team
• Provide legal advice and opinions to elected and appointed directors and officers and board and commission members
• Perform other duties assigned to the County Counselor’s office, including transactional, administrative, pre-suit, labor/employment, and legislative matters

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

Minimum Qualifications

SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT: All applicants conditionally offered a position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Screening will be performed by a reputable clinical laboratory. The cost of screening will be covered by the County.

There are no County benefits with this position.