Description:
About Us:About the Law Department
The Law Department, under the direction of the City Attorney, provides comprehensive legal services to the City (as a whole) as well as the Mayor, City Council, City Manager, and all City entities. It represents the City in all legal matters, manages litigation, prosecutes ordinance violations, and provides legal counsel on issues affecting municipal interests. The Department reviews and approves contracts and official documents, prepares legislation, and performs additional duties assigned by ordinance or resolution. Organized to address a broad range of legal areas, including corporate, litigation, and prosecutorial functions, the Department ensures compliance with the law, supports effective governance, and protects the City's legal and financial interests.
Click here for more about this department (https://www.kcmo.gov/city-hall/departments/law)
Responsibilities:
What You'll Do:
- Represent the City in litigation matters where the City is an interested party, including motor vehicle accidents, property damage, employment, breach of contract, constitutional, and other civil cases.
- Handle all phases of litigation, including factual investigations, responses to charges of discrimination, pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation.
- Represent the City at hearings, trials, arbitrations, and appeals.
- Conduct substantial legal research and prepare written legal analyses, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
- Provide legal opinions, assess and manage legal risk, and support efforts to mitigate potential liabilities.
- Present legal matters before City Council, collaborate with other divisions within the Law Department, and perform related assignments as directed by the City Attorney.
Qualifications:
Requires
Other Information:
Military veterans encouraged to apply
Why You'll Love Working with Us – Core Employee Benefits (Benefits offered to all permanent employees unless otherwise specified)
Comprehensive Health Coverage
Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans with multiple options and low employee contributions.
Generous Paid Time Off
Enjoy vacation, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays—with accruals that grow the longer you're with us.
Secure Retirement Planning
City-funded pension plan plus an optional 457 savings plan to help you build long-term financial security.
Support for Life's Big Moments
Paid parental and bereavement leave to help you navigate major life events with peace of mind.
Tuition Assistance
Get reimbursed for eligible education expenses—invest in your future while you work.
Income Protection
Short- and long-term disability coverage options to safeguard your earnings.
Life Insurance Provided
City-paid life insurance with the option to add more coverage for extra peace of mind.
Community Volunteer Leave
Take up to 8 hours annually to give back to causes you care about.
Want the Full Picture?
Click here for a complete benefits summary.
Urgent!!! Critical Recruitment Information
Applications And/or Resumes Are Evaluated on The Information Received by The Application Deadline. Please Ensure that Your Application or Resume Clearly Demonstrates how You Meet the Minimum Qualifications for The Position for Which You Are Applying, This Includes Providing All Relevant Educational Dates and A Detailed Description of Relevant Work Experience, Including Months/years of Employment. Applications And/or Resumes May Not Be Considered if Information Is Incomplete.
In Order for A Resume to Be Used in Lieu of An Application the Resume Must Have Been Submitted Online via The City's Applicant Tracking System.
Positions Requiring a High School Diploma/ged Certificate Must Be Obtained from A School/program Accredited by The Department of Education and Recognized by The U.S. Secretary of Education.
The Minimum Education Requirement for Positions that Allow for Experience Equivalency for An Accredited Degree Is a High School Diploma. Unless Otherwise Specified, an Accredited Degree Must Be Obtained from A College or University Listed with The U.S. Department of Education and Recognized by The U.S. Secretary of Education.
For Positions with A Salary Grade of Ex6 or Higher that Require an Accredited Degree, Qualifying Professional Experience Must Be Obtained After the Accredited Degree Is Obtained.
- Graduation from an accredited school of law.
- Must be admitted to the Missouri Bar Association within six months of appointment.
- Must pass a background check as prescribed by the City.
Other Information:
Military veterans encouraged to apply
Why You'll Love Working with Us – Core Employee Benefits (Benefits offered to all permanent employees unless otherwise specified)
Comprehensive Health Coverage
Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans with multiple options and low employee contributions.
Generous Paid Time Off
Enjoy vacation, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays—with accruals that grow the longer you're with us.
Secure Retirement Planning
City-funded pension plan plus an optional 457 savings plan to help you build long-term financial security.
Support for Life's Big Moments
Paid parental and bereavement leave to help you navigate major life events with peace of mind.
Tuition Assistance
Get reimbursed for eligible education expenses—invest in your future while you work.
Income Protection
Short- and long-term disability coverage options to safeguard your earnings.
Life Insurance Provided
City-paid life insurance with the option to add more coverage for extra peace of mind.
Community Volunteer Leave
Take up to 8 hours annually to give back to causes you care about.
Want the Full Picture?
Click here for a complete benefits summary.
Urgent!!! Critical Recruitment Information
Applications And/or Resumes Are Evaluated on The Information Received by The Application Deadline. Please Ensure that Your Application or Resume Clearly Demonstrates how You Meet the Minimum Qualifications for The Position for Which You Are Applying, This Includes Providing All Relevant Educational Dates and A Detailed Description of Relevant Work Experience, Including Months/years of Employment. Applications And/or Resumes May Not Be Considered if Information Is Incomplete.
In Order for A Resume to Be Used in Lieu of An Application the Resume Must Have Been Submitted Online via The City's Applicant Tracking System.
Positions Requiring a High School Diploma/ged Certificate Must Be Obtained from A School/program Accredited by The Department of Education and Recognized by The U.S. Secretary of Education.
The Minimum Education Requirement for Positions that Allow for Experience Equivalency for An Accredited Degree Is a High School Diploma. Unless Otherwise Specified, an Accredited Degree Must Be Obtained from A College or University Listed with The U.S. Department of Education and Recognized by The U.S. Secretary of Education.
For Positions with A Salary Grade of Ex6 or Higher that Require an Accredited Degree, Qualifying Professional Experience Must Be Obtained After the Accredited Degree Is Obtained.
