Starting wage is $53,019 ‐ $79,518 annually with the potential of a pay increase after a 6‐month successful probationary period.

We are looking for a dedicated person to serve as Associate Legal Counsel the Boone County Juvenile Office. This rewarding position involves complex and varied professional work in providing legal research and representation for the Chief Juvenile Officer in Boone County. Work involves litigating cases on behalf of the juvenile office in Boone County; advising the Juvenile office in matters of law and policy; reviewing proposed legislation for its impact on court procedure; and providing assistance in the interpretation of new legislation and making recommendations on implementation which may include new or revised court procedures. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Chief Juvenile Officer and is reviewed through conferences and written reports.

If you are looking for an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of young people and a job you can turn into a long‐term career, then consider joining our team at the Boone County Juvenile Office. We offer great benefits!

As a Boone County Paid Employee, you will have the following benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Savings Plan Matching
• Cafeteria Plan
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 14 Paid Holidays per Year

Position Responsibilities:

• Litigates cases on behalf of the juvenile office, to include delinquency cases, status offense cases, abuse and neglect cases, termination of parental rights cases, and certification cases.
• Provides legal consultation to the juvenile officer and deputy juvenile officers, to assist in determining if evidence supports charges and to determine what charge is appropriate.
• Reviews, analyzes, studies, searches and annotates laws, court decisions, documents, opinions, briefs and related legal authorities.
• Reads and digests opinions, briefs, motions and documents and extracts excerpts pertinent to points of law and fact.
• Prepares pleadings, to include review of pleadings prepared by deputy juvenile officers, reviewing policy reports, consulting appropriate statutes; files pleadings in a timely manner. Respond to motions filed by opposing counsel, to include legal research and preparation of memoranda.
• Represents the juvenile officer in contested hearings on appearance dockets, to include preparing and maintain dockets, issuing subpoenas, and preparing witnesses, negotiating with opposing counsel, and making disposition recommendations.
• Compiles references on laws and decisions necessary for legal determinations. Provide training to a variety of staff on legal aspects of court procedure.
• Keeps informed of current changes in law and recent case decisions pertaining to juvenile cases.
• Analyze pending legislation for changes in court procedures; development of policy and procedure for implementation of new legislation.
• Prepare written analysis on issues as requested by the juvenile judge or juvenile officers as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited law school
• Experience in the practice of law
• Current license to practice law in the State of Missouri

To Apply:

Applications are available electronically at:

http://www.courts.mo.gov/hosted/circuit13/other/jobs.htm

Or

Completed applications may be submitted electronically in PDF format to BNE‐Jobs-Juvenile@courts.mo.gov or returned to the Boone County Juvenile Office at the Boone County Courthouse, Attn: Ruth McCluskey, 705 East Walnut, Columbia, Missouri 65201. Applications will be accepted until positions are filled.

EOE & in Compliance with ADA

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $53,019.00 - $79,518.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Doctorate (Required)

License/Certification:

• license to practice law in the State of Missouri (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Columbia, MO 65201 (Required)

Work Location: In person