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State of Missouri · 1 day ago

Legal Counsel

Jefferson City, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

The State of Missouri is seeking a Legal Counsel primarily in the field of vocational rehabilitation, veteran’s education, and disability determination services programs. The role involves providing legal counsel to the Office of Adult Learning and Rehabilitation Services and assisting in the development of regulations and policies.

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No H1B

Hiring Manager

Amy Richards

Responsibilities

Provide legal counsel to OALRS regarding the development, interpretation, or implementation, of education and rehabilitation laws, regulations, policies, and procedures

Assist in the development of regulation and policy on behalf of OALRS and the Department

Provide legal guidance in human resources questions and develop and provide trainings as needed

Assist in the development, writing, and review of contracts and agreements for OALRS, and for other Department offices as requested

Manage and coordinate Sunshine Law and other record requests for OALRS, including email and record searches, tracking, meeting deadlines, and providing counsel to program staff on providing responsive documents

Assist the Department’s Chief Counsel and the OALRS Assistant Commissioner by researching and responding to internal and external inquiries relating to case law, legislation, regulations, and federal and state law

Respond, or assist in preparing responses, to questions regarding OALRS services from clients, legislators, legislative staff, other local and state officials, or the media

Assist in responding to Office of Civil Rights, Missouri Commission on Human Rights, and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission complaints against the Department

Represent OALRS in Vocational Rehabilitation Due Process appeals

Provide legal support to the Office of Chief Counsel

Serve as a hearing officer for the Department as designated by the Commissioner of Education

Demonstrate regular, reliable, and engaged attendance

Perform other related work as assigned

Qualification

Juris DoctorateMissouri Bar membershipLegal counsel experienceRegulation developmentHuman resources guidanceContract writingLegal researchHearing officer experience