Assistant Attorney General - Labor Section

Missouri Attorney GeneralKcmo, MO
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About The Position

The Missouri Attorney General's Office is actively seeking attorneys with excellent credentials for an Assistant Attorney General position in the Labor Section in Kansas City. The attorney's primary practice will be workers' compensation defense for claims filed by state employees and defense of Missouri's Second Injury Fund. Applicant may also represent the State in criminal proceedings in workers' compensation fraud and noncompliance cases. This practice includes interacting frequently with the state risk-management agency for workers' compensation, reviewing investigations, conducting and defending depositions, conducting administrative law hearings, mediating and otherwise resolving claims by settlement, prosecuting and defending appeals before the Labor and Industrial Relations Commission and the state's appellate courts, and some general counsel work for boards and commissions. The position may involve intermittent daytime or overnight travel within Missouri.

Requirements

  • Licensed to practice law in Missouri.
  • Relevant experience in workers' compensation law.

Nice To Haves

  • Courtroom and trial experience
  • Handling pre-filing investigation, discovery, motion practice, and depositions
  • Drafting documents and correspondence
  • Resolving claims by settlement
  • Administrative practice
  • Familiarity with state court rules and procedures
  • Commitment to public service
  • Excellent legal writing and oral advocacy

Responsibilities

  • Defend workers' compensation claims filed by state employees.
  • Defend Missouri's Second Injury Fund.
  • Represent the State in criminal proceedings related to workers' compensation fraud and noncompliance cases.
  • Interact with the state risk-management agency for workers' compensation.
  • Review investigations related to claims.
  • Conduct and defend depositions.
  • Conduct administrative law hearings.
  • Mediate and resolve claims by settlement.
  • Prosecute and defend appeals before the Labor and Industrial Relations Commission and appellate courts.
  • Provide general counsel work for boards and commissions.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Life insurance
  • State pension
  • Deferred compensation

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Entry Level

Industry

Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities

Education Level

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