Regional Counsel - Central District

Closing Date: 2nd December, 2025

Description:

Job Summary - Why you'll love this position
Note for internal applicants: Successful candidates already at rates above the posted salary will be evaluated on an individual basis to determine final salary outcome.

Job Location: Central District Office, 1511 Missouri Boulevard, Jefferson City, MO

Why you'll love this position:
The regional counsel provides advice and counsel to department and district staff on many interesting legal issues, conducts litigation, and supervises the activities of the Regional Counsel Office.

What You'll Do:

• Litigates cases in the practice areas of risk management and "dangerous condition" of public property claims; acquires property rights for the agency using the eminent domain process; monitors litigated cases to ensure proper prioritization, preparation, and timely prosecution of claims; conducts arbitrations, jury trials, hearings, briefs and argues cases to the appellate courts; reviews trial reports and settlement requests; and exercises settlement authority as delegated by the chief counsel.
• Performs supervisory duties, including directing the work of professional and support staff; evaluates performance and makes recommendations on employment, promotion, transfer, disciplinary action, and discharge.
• Trains legal staff in trial preparation, technique, and substantive law and monitors work progress and serves as a resource for other counsel.
• Works closely with district staff as legal resource on project development, risk management, and human resources matters; provides counsel and advice to district staff; and develops and trains witnesses for litigated matters.
• Meets Chief Counsel's Office goals and performance measures.

All You Need for Success:
Minimum Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor Degree.
• Membership in good standing with the Missouri Bar Association.
• Over 6 years of practice as an attorney.
• Provide appropriate and timely legal advice on various legal matters and policies as requested.
• Litigation experience regarding condemnation/inverse condemnation and tort liability cases.
• Supervisory experience.

Special Working Conditions:

• Maintains attorney-client privilege.
• Supervises attorney, paralegal and executive assistant staff.
• Frequent overnight statewide travel.

Preferred Qualifications:
Ability to develop and cultivate communications and relationships with MoDOT district and division staff to ensure competent and reliable legal representation.

More Reasons to Love This Position:
MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Visit our CAREERS (https://www.modot.org/careers) page to explore all we have to offer. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for MoDOT, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found HERE. (https://www.modot.org/media/38157)

At MoDOT you will play a key role in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States. We value team players who are open-minded and work well with others to accomplish goals and fulfill our mission of safety, service, and stability. We see the growth of our team members as an investment, both in MoDOT's future and yours. If you're looking for diverse opportunities, challenging work, and a flexible environment, we want to talk to you about joining our winning team. MoDOT operates on shared values and your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values. CLICK HERE (https://www.modot.org/mission-values-and-tangible-results) to view our mission, values, and tangible results. If you embrace these values, we welcome your application.

If you have questions about this position, please contact: cohrmocareers@modot.mo.gov

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.

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