Attorney II

Overview 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 our litigation, administrative (e.g., personnel or tax), transactional, and legislative teams, although 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: Saint Louis County Employee Benefits Public Service Loan Forgiveness: We participate in this program to support your financial future. Learn more about the program: Public Service Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid Flexible Work Environment: Benefit from a hybrid work model that supports your work-life design Examples of Duties 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 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, and one year of related work experience as a practicing attorney. 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 committee will admit to the interview only those who possess the most job-related qualifications and may establish admittance criteria beyond the minimum qualifications stated above. The interview 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. After initial interviews with the selected candidates, an email will be sent 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. How to Apply Applicants interested in applying for this position should visit our website at We only accept on-line applications. 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. 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr