Assistant Attorney General - Labor Section

Missouri Attorney General•St. Louis, MO

69d•Onsite

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 St. Louis. The Labor Section provides general counsel and litigation services in Missouri Workers' Compensation claims for the Missouri State Treasurer in his capacity as custodian of the Second Injury Fund (Fund) and for the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations in its role administering the Fund. The Labor Section similarly provides general counsel and litigation services for Missouri's Office of Administration, Central Accident Reporting Office (CARO) in defending workers' compensation claims filed against a multitude of state agencies by their employees. The position may involve intermittent daytime or overnight travel within Missouri.

Requirements

Candidates must be licensed to practice law in Missouri
Relevant experience and education

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with state court rules and procedures
Commitment to public service
Excellent legal writing and oral advocacy

Responsibilities

Provide general counsel and litigation services in Missouri Workers' Compensation claims for the Missouri State Treasurer in his capacity as custodian of the Second Injury Fund (Fund)
Provide general counsel and litigation services for the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations in its role administering the Fund
Provide general counsel and litigation services for Missouri's Office of Administration, Central Accident Reporting Office (CARO) in defending workers' compensation claims filed against a multitude of state agencies by their employees