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ATTORNEY II - COUNTY COUNSELOR (ST. LOUIS COUNTY COUNSELOR'S OFFICE - CLAYTON, MO, FLEXIBLE/HYBRID)

This position is responsible for representing St. Louis County in legal matters, including the provision of legal advice to County Departments and Commissions. Although the successful candidate may be assigned any matters appropriate for an Attorney II, the County Couselor's Office is currently seeking an individual to be on our litigation team. 


Please note, applicants who have applied for this position in 2025 need not reapply, as all applications received this year are currently on file and under consideration. 

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.

Only on-line applications are accepted. Applications will close on July 13, 2025.

For additional information about the position and application instructions, visit Attorney II.

 

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