[Hiring] Legal Counsel @State of Missouri

Role Description

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) exists to promote and protect the health and wellness of Missouri citizens. This position will primarily represent the department in administrative tribunals and circuit courts, as well as providing legal guidance to DHSS programs and handling a variety of responsibilities requiring critical legal analysis skills. Pay is commensurate with experience.

• Represent DHSS in circuit courts and hearings tribunals.
• Assist with Administrative Rulemaking.
• Assist with legislative review.
• Pursue guardianships for adults.
• Represent DHSS in employee disqualification matters.
• Provide other legal services as assigned.

Qualifications

• Current member of the Missouri Bar in good standing.
• Able to travel in-state to circuit courts; overnight travel is rare, but required on occasion.
• Experience with probate and/or administrative law is preferred but not required.

Benefits

• Defined pension plan.
• Generous amounts of leave and holiday time.
• Eligibility for health insurance coverage.

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