Managing Attorney-5.27.25

Job Description:

Managing Attorney-5.27.25

Description

The Division of Legal Services (DLS) has an opening for a Managing Attorney within the St. Louis Metro Region Litigation Unit located in the St. Louis, Missouri area.

Annual Salary: $95,350.41

Job Posting Number: 4104 88P3658

Job Location: This position will be located in the Page State Office Building; 9900 Page Avenue, Overland, MO and will manage the provision of legal services in the following circuits: 21, 22, and 23. Some travel is required, but mostly consists of local day travel.

Why you’ll love this position: Are you passionate about public service? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of Missouri children and families by providing comprehensive legal counsel and support to the Department of Social Services (DSS) with special focus on permanency including reunification with a parent, guardianship, termination of parental rights/adoption, and other planned permanent living arrangements? At DLS, you’ll enjoy collaborating as part of a diverse team of attorneys located in offices all around the state.

What you’ll do: As Managing Attorney, you will manage full time staff attorneys and contract attorneys within the region who provide legal support and advice to DSS and its divisions including Children’s Division, Family Support Division, and the Division of Youth Services. You and your staff will be responsible for maintaining, prosecuting, and defending a diverse case load including juvenile court, circuit court, and administrative hearing cases. You will work with other DSS team members including investigators, case workers, and court partners to provide resolutions to difficult issues.

You must be well-organized, able to perform case analyses, spot issues, and be proficient with time management.

Minimum Qualifications:

A juris doctor from an accredited institution and membership in good standing with the Missouri Bar. Three or more years’ litigation experience, including bench or jury trials. Excellent research and writing skills are required. Effective critical thinking, time management, and organizational skills are required. Mastery of technical foundational legal knowledge and skills, such as the Missouri Rules of Civil Procedure and Evidence, are required. A background in juvenile, family, and administrative law are preferred but not required.

Pursuant to State Law, this position requires accreditation, licensure, and/or professional license which is only available to holders of specific post-secondary degrees.

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. 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 .

If you have questions about this position, please contact Angie Fry at Angela.W.Fry@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 and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.

Salary:

$95,350.41 per Year