Attorney II

Make a Difference in Your Community St. Louis County Counselor’s Office is seeking to hire three Attorney II professionals to join our team. These positions are responsible for representing St. Louis County in legal matters and providing legal guidance to County departments and commissions. Typically, Attorney II professionals are assigned to a team for their primary responsibilities, such as litigation, administrative (e.g., personnel or tax), transactional and legislative teams. However, each professional may be required to perform any duties within the Attorney II job classification. Why Work with Us? Competitive Average Salary: Typical starting salary is $76,252.80 annually, based on your qualifications. Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a robust benefits package and generous Paid Time Off (PTO). Learn more about St. Louis County benefits. Public Service Loan Forgiveness: We participate in this program to support your financial future. Learn more about the program. Flexible Work Environment: Benefit from a hybrid work model that supports your work-life design. Responsibilities Represent St. Louis County in civil litigation matters. Handle personnel/employee discipline. Handle commercial and residential tax hearings and appeals. Prepare legal opinions. Negotiate, review, and prepare contracts, including real estate transactions. Handle personal property collection docket. Provide legal advice and guidance on record requests. Handle third-party subpoenas. Handle workers' compensation matters. Handle other appropriate matters required of the County Counselor's office. Perform related work as required. 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, and one year of related work experience as a practicing attorney. Selection and Appointment A selection committee will evaluate each applicant’s qualifications, including education, experience, and supplemental questions. Candidates who meet the qualifications will be invited for an interview that accounts for 100% of the applicant’s earned grade. A minimum grade of 70 is required for eligibility. After interviews, selected candidates must submit a Conviction Questionnaire within three days. The top five candidates will be certified for appointment. All candidates who are conditionally offered a merit position must submit to an urinalysis screening for illegal drug use, which will be covered by the County. 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. How to Apply Applicants may apply online through the St. Louis County career website. Only online applications will be accepted. #J-18808-Ljbffr St. Louis County, MO