What are the responsibilities and job description for the Attorney II position at St. Louis County?
Make a Difference in Your Community
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.
Why Work with Us?
- 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). Learn more about St. Louis County benefits: Saint Louis County Employee Benefits
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness: We participate in this program to support your financial future. Learn more about the program: Public Service Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid
- Flexible Work Environment: Benefit from a hybrid work model that supports your work-life design
- 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
The selection committee will admit to the interview only those persons who possess the most job-related qualifications and may establish admittance criteria beyond the minimum qualifications stated above. The interview will comprise 100% of the applicant's earned grade. A candidate must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview to be eligible for appointment. After initial interviews with the selected candidates are conducted, an email will be sent to the address on file with instructions on how to complete and submit a Conviction Questionnaire. Candidates have 3 days to complete the required questionnaire.
The five top ranking candidates, based on the final grade, will be certified to the Department Director/Appointing Authority who will make the final decision.
All applicants conditionally offered a merit position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Screening will be performed by a reputable clinical laboratory. The cost of screening will be covered by the County.
HOW TO APPLY: Applicants interested in applying for this position should visit our website at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/stlouis. We only accept on-line applications.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY: The policy of the Civil Service Commission of St. Louis County is to support fair and equitable employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veterans' status or political affiliation. Call the Division of Personnel at (314) 615-5429 for more information on this policy.
St. Louis County
Division of Personnel, 7th Floor
Clayton, MO 63105
(314) 615-5429
Relay MO 711 or 800-735-2966
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Fax: (314) 615-7703
www.stlouiscountymo.gov
Salary : $74,402 - $76,253