State of Missouri · 1 week ago
Assistant General Counsel
Kansas City, MO
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$80K/yr - $90K/yr
2+ years expThe State of Missouri is seeking an Assistant General Counsel for the Department of Mental Health. This role involves providing legal assistance and advice on various personnel and legal matters, including representing facilities in court and administrative hearings.
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Responsibilities
Assisting and advising assigned facilities in personnel matters, including but not limited to: employee leave and discipline issues; other federal and state agency inquiries and representing the facility in mediation when scheduled; union matters including representing the facility at arbitration when scheduled; and representing the facility before the DMH administrative hearings officer
Filing guardianships for DMH clients, including handling any hearings before the courts
Filing applications and representing assigned facilities before the courts in forensic matters, including but not limited to matters pertaining to: juvenile proceedings; conditional releases of individuals determined not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect (NGRI); commitment of individuals determined not competent to proceed; participating in forensic meetings and review of records in advance of such meetings
In addition, the Assistant General Counsel assists the General Counsel with all legal matters affecting the Department, which includes responding to subpoenas; research, review, and drafting of various documents, contract, policies and advisory opinions relating to the Department, and other matters as assigned
Periodic travel may be required
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited school of law
current license to practice law in the State of Missouri
two or more years of professional legal experience
communicate effectively, orally and in writing
maintain a high standard of ethics and professionalism
Preferred
experience in administrative law
employment law
mental health or health care law
Benefits
Defined pension plan
Generous amounts of leave and holiday time
Eligibility for health insurance coverage
Company
State of Missouri
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Kevin Mccarthy
Chief Technology Officer
Jennifer Tidball
Chief Operating Officer at Missouri Department of Social Services
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