The Division of Legal Services (DLS) has an opening for a Legal Counsel within the Litigation Section located in Jackson County .
Job Location: This position is located at the Joseph Patrick Teasdale State Office Building; 8800 E 63rd St. 3rd Floor, Kansas City/Raytown, Missouri.

• Some local day travel is required.

Why you’ll love this position: Do you want to be an attorney who can make a difference? As Legal Counsel, you will be a zealous advocate in child protection cases. Join DLS in our mission to empower Missourians to live safe, healthy, and productive lives.
What you’ll do:
Support and provide legal advice to the Department of Social Services (DSS) and its divisions, which include the Children’s Division, the Family Support Division, and the Division of Youth Services.
Maintain a diverse case load including Juvenile Court, Circuit Court, and Administrative Hearing cases.
Perform case analysis, issue spotting, time/calendar management, and case load organization.
Work with other DSS team members, such as investigators and social workers.
Minimum Qualifications: A Juris Doctorate from an accredited institution and member of The Missouri Bar. Experience in litigation and a background in juvenile, family, and administrative law is preferred but not required. Excellent research and writing skills are required.
Annual Starting Salary Range: $59,893.70-$69,024.50 (depending on work experience).
More reasons to love this position: The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. You can view the comprehensive benefit package here . Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .
Recruitment Area: All qualified applicants.
If you have questions about this position, please contact Dan Reichman at dan.reichman@dss.mo.gov . If you experience accessibility issues while applying, please contact Courtney Hall at Courtney.A.Hall@dss.mo.gov or call 573-526-0416.
The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.