Description:
Position specifications:Incumbents in this position in the City Counselor's Office perform legal work on civil litigation matters in state court, in federal court, and before administrative bodies. Duties include conducting discovery; arguing motions; presenting evidence at hearings; preparing for trials before judges and juries, participating in all phases of said trials; researching and preparing appellate briefs and arguing appeals at all appellate levels; and providing legal advice and opinions to City officials, departments, and employees. Substantive areas of law will include general tort, personal injury, administrative, civil rights, and equity.
For an additional description of this position, please refer to the classification specification for Attorney II (https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/departments/personnel/documents/classification-specification.cfm?jclass=72)
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation from a school of law approved by the American Bar Association; current membership in the Missouri Bar in good standing or licensure in another state with eligibility for reciprocity in Missouri; plus two years of legal practice in the area of civil litigation.
Documentation of license to practice law must be submitted with the Employment Application or upon request.
When completing the Employment History and the Educational/Training History sections of the Employment Application, please be as thorough as possible when describing your education, training and experience relating to this position. Your employment experience and training will be used to determine whether you meet the entrance requirements for this position and to compute your experience and training evaluation. Applicants will only receive credit for their experience, training and education as shown on the application. Resumes will not be accepted as a substitute to a fully completed application. When completing the Employment History section of the application, include reasons for changes in employers and explain any gaps in employment. Incomplete and/or carelessly completed applications will not be considered.