State of Missouri · 23 hours ago
Managing Attorney - Southeast Region
Cape Girardeau, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expThe State of Missouri is seeking a Managing Attorney for the Southeast Litigation Unit in Cape Girardeau. This role involves managing attorneys to provide legal support to the Department of Social Services, focusing on issues related to children's permanency and legal case management.
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Responsibilities
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
Maintaining, prosecuting, and defending a diverse case load including juvenile court, circuit court, and administrative hearing cases
Work with other DSS team members including investigators, case workers, and court partners to provide resolutions to difficult issues
Qualification
Required
A Juris Doctorate from an accredited institution
Membership in good standing with the Missouri Bar
Three or more years of litigation experience, including bench or jury trials
Excellent research and writing skills
Effective critical thinking, time management, and organizational skills
Mastery of technical foundational legal knowledge and skills, such as the Missouri Rules of Civil Procedure and Evidence
Preferred
A background in juvenile, family, and administrative law
Benefits
Defined pension plan
Generous amounts of leave and holiday time
Eligibility for health insurance coverage
Company
State of Missouri
The State of Missouri is a group of outstanding people that accomplish extraordinary things for our folks every day.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kevin Mccarthy
Chief Technology Officer
Jennifer Tidball
Chief Operating Officer at Missouri Department of Social Services
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