CHIEF DEPUTY COUNTY COUNSELOR
About The Position
Responsible for assisting the County Counselor, at the County Counselor's direction, in the management of the non-litigation aspects of the County Counselor's Office in the performance of legal work. As direct subordinate or in the absence of the County Counselor, this employee shall have charge of and conduct all the civil law business of the County, and shall exercise the power and perform the duties required of the County Counselor under the County Charter and state law. May also advise and assist County officials and management at the highest levels in the formulation or modification of County policies and goals.
Requirements
- Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university of law.
- Seven years of responsible experience in municipal, and civil or criminal law.
- Must be a member of the Missouri Bar Association.
- Must submit to and pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.
Responsibilities
- Assisting the County Counselor in the management of non-litigation aspects of the County Counselor's Office.
- Conducting all civil law business of the County in the absence of the County Counselor.
- Exercising the powers and performing the duties required of the County Counselor under the County Charter and state law.
- Advising and assisting County officials and management in the formulation or modification of County policies and goals.
Benefits
- health care
- dental
- life insurance
- vacation time
- sick leave
- pension plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
