State of Missouri · 13 hours ago
Deputy General Counsel
Jefferson City, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelThe State of Missouri is seeking a Deputy General Counsel to assist the General Counsel on legal matters related to the State Auditor's Office. This role involves providing legal support, conducting research, and representing the office in court, while ensuring compliance with state laws and regulations.
AgricultureGovernmentInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Provide legal research and support for issues presented in the audit of state agencies, the legislature, courts, state supported institutions, counties, and local government
Handling pre-filing investigation, discovery, motion practice, and depositions
Draft internal memos and legal filings, including petitions, briefs, motions, subpoenas, and various discovery documents
Appear on behalf of the State Auditor's Office in circuit and appellate court
Review or prepare administrative rules. Review legal compliance of financial or accounting forms prepared by the office for use by state or local entities
Assist in developing, researching, and drafting responses to written requests, including Sunshine Law requests
Research for and preparation of legal memoranda on legislative, budgetary, and policy matters
Assist with reviewing bond transcripts documenting legal and contractual compliance of bonds presented to the State Auditor for registration
Complete special projects as requested by the General Counsel
Travel may be required; perform other work as assigned
Qualification
Required
Licensed attorney with a J.D. from an accredited college or university and a member of the Missouri Bar
Provide legal research and support for issues presented in the audit of state agencies, the legislature, courts, state supported institutions, counties, and local government
Handling pre-filing investigation, discovery, motion practice, and depositions
Draft internal memos and legal filings, including petitions, briefs, motions, subpoenas, and various discovery documents
Appear on behalf of the State Auditor's Office in circuit and appellate court
Review or prepare administrative rules
Review legal compliance of financial or accounting forms prepared by the office for use by state or local entities
Assist in developing, researching, and drafting responses to written requests, including Sunshine Law requests
Research for and preparation of legal memoranda on legislative, budgetary, and policy matters
Assist with reviewing bond transcripts documenting legal and contractual compliance of bonds presented to the State Auditor for registration
Complete special projects as requested by the General Counsel
Travel may be required; perform other work as assigned
Detailed knowledge of the Missouri Constitution and statutes; ability to apply rules of construction; ability to research and apply relevant cases to develop and support office positions and policies
Ability to work under pressure and meet frequent deadlines
Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities on a concurrent basis
Knowledge of governmental procedures, practices, and objectives
Ability to present ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, and a demonstrated ability to quickly comprehend and utilize new concepts and strategies
Ability to understand complex legal issues in the context of controversial circumstances and to develop appropriate legal positions and effective strategies to respond to those issues in a professional manner
Ability to accept increasing responsibilities and to reach for additional responsibilities when appropriate
Preferred
Experience with litigation, state and local government, tax law, and/or constitutional law preferred
Company
State of Missouri
The State of Missouri is a group of outstanding people that accomplish extraordinary things for our folks every day.
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