Attorney II

St. Louis County • Clayton - St. Louis County, MO

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

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 maybe required to perform any duties within the Attorney II job classification.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an American law school accredited by the American Bar Association
• Current licensure as an attorney by the Missouri Bar Association
• One year of related work experience as a practicing attorney

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• 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).
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: We participate in this program to support your financial future.
• Flexible Work Environment: Benefit from a hybrid work model that supports your work-life design

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level