The City of St. Louis no longer has a City residency requirement and may hire lawyers who live all over the region.
The City Counselor’s Office serves as the Civil Law Department for the City of St. Louis. It houses more than 80 civil service positions and represents the City in civil legal matters, litigation, and transactions.
The Office’s Litigation Unit represents the City in legal proceedings before state and federal courts, as well as administration bodies. Attorneys in the Litigation unit prepare written discovery, motions, and briefs; take and defend depositions; and provide legal advice to City departments, appointing authorities, employees and officials.
The Office houses more than 80 civil servants. The City Counselor serves as chief counsel to elected City officials, boards and commissions, as well as departments and agencies – including the St. Louis Development Corporation, the Metropolitan Police Department, and Lambert International Airport.
In order to view the the position and other new positions, go to www.stlouis-mo.gov/law/, then click on "Job Openings" to view the positions.
Law-department@stlouis-mo.gov/law
(314) 622-3361
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