Attorney

Description St. Louis County Court En Banc is looking for a motivated individual to join their team as an Attorney Intern. The Attorney Intern will assist attorneys as they litigate criminal and civil cases in trial courts, conduct legal research and provide legal counsel. This is a 2-year term limited position with an expected start date of August 2027. The typical starting salary is $30.54 hourly. Additionally, we offer a competitive 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. St. Louis County Government is a qualified agency for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program managed by the Federal Government. For more information regarding this program, please visit Examples of Duties Provide research assistance to the Associate Circuit and Circuit Court judges or Assessor by analyzing and researching case law, statutes, ordinances and/or rules, and summarizing and reporting findings in legal memoranda concerning cases before them. Present appropriate written or oral recommendations for resolution of legal questions posed concerning cases before the judges and prepare orders, judgments, findings of fact and conclusions of law for the judges' signatures. Analyze pleadings, motions, briefs and evidence, and apply legal principles to specific circumstances of cases. Assist Associate Circuit and Circuit judges on the bench and in chambers during the course of a trial or hearing. Compile references on laws and decisions necessary for legal determinations. Periodically evaluate the merit of petitions for writs of habeas corpus. Confer with the Associate Circuit and Circuit Court judges or Assessor to explain legal research followed and recommendations made for resolution. Draft and review legislation to ensure the passage of valid ordinances and resolutions. Minimum Qualifications Perform other duties as required or assigned. Candidates must possess a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school (at the time of employment begins) and have eligibility to sit for the Missouri Bar Exam. Possession of a valid Missouri Board of Law Examiner membership card within 18 months of employment. Additional Information SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT: A selection committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant which will include recentness and appropriateness of the applicant's education and experience, answers to the supplemental questions, results of employment references investigated and any other appropriate information available. The selection committee will admit to the interview only those persons who possess the most job related qualifications and may establish admittance criteria beyond the minimum qualifications stated above. Responses provided to the interview questions listed under the Supplemental Question heading of this posting will comprise 100% of the applicant's earned grade. A candidate must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview to be eligible for appointment. Once questions are scored, an email will be sent to the address on file with instructions on how to complete and submit a Conviction Questionnaire. Candidates have 3 days to complete the required questionnaire. The five top ranking candidates, based on the final grade, will be certified to the Department Director/Appointing Authority who will make the final decision. All applicants conditionally offered a merit 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. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY The policy of the Civil Service Commission of St. Louis County is to support fair and equitable employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veterans' status or political affiliation. Call the Division of Personnel at View phone number on click.appcast.io for more information on this policy. Contact Information St. Louis County Division of Personnel, 7th Floor Clayton, MO 63105 View phone number on click.appcast.io Relay MO 711 or View phone number on click.appcast.io An Equal Opportunity Employer Fax: View phone number on click.appcast.io St. Louis County offers its employees many excellent benefits with paid medical insurance, 20 days of PTO (paid time off) the first year and increasing with seniority, and 11-12 paid holidays. Employees hired for full time employment will participate in the St. Louis County retirement plan where they contribute 4% of their salary to the defined benefit plan with vesting after 7 years. Other benefits include: paid life insurance, a credit union, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, pre-tax premium pay plan, dependent care and medical expense reimbursement plans, and short and long term disability insurance. In addition to these benefits, as of January 1, 2023, St. Louis County approved up to 480 hours of paid parental leave for eligible employees welcoming new children, either by birth or adoption. The employee can also take up to 80 hours of leave for prenatal care and up to 80 hours for care of the child within the first year. Applicant Screening Questions Have you graduated from an accredited law school or anticipate graduation by the time employment begins in August 2027 with a Juris Doctorate Degree? Yes No Have you taken or are you eligible to sit for the Missouri Bar exam? Yes No Why are you interested in working for St. Louis County? What are your long term career goals? Required Question #J-18808-Ljbffr