Attorney II

Overview A St. Louis County Counselor’s Office seeks to hire three Attorney II professionals to represent the County in legal matters and provide guidance to departments and commissions. They may be assigned to litigation, administrative, transactional, or legislative teams, but may perform any duties within the Attorney II classification. 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 as set forth in Article V of the Charter Perform related work as required Qualifications Candidates must possess a Juris Doctor degree from an American law school accredited by the American Bar Association, be licensed to practice in Missouri, and have at least one year of related work experience as a practicing attorney. Benefits Competitive average salary (starting at $76,252.80 annually) Comprehensive benefits package and generous paid time off (PTO) Participation in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program Flexible hybrid work model supporting work‑life design Equal Employment Opportunity 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, veteran status or political affiliation. #J-18808-Ljbffr