Description:

Job Summary - Why you'll love this position
The Department of Social Services, Division of Legal Services, has a Hearing Officer/Attorney position available in our Child Support Hearing Unit located in Jefferson City, Missouri.

Job Location: This position will be located in the Post Office Building at 131 W. High Street, Suite 200, Jefferson City, MO 65101.

Why you'll love this position: Hearing Officers are appointed to preside over agency administrative hearings. Administrative hearings are informal proceedings. The officer takes the time to review all of the evidence presented by the Agency and the parties to the hearing, including testimony and documentary evidence, and issue a written decision regarding the issues.

Responsibilities - What you'll do
What you'll do: The duties of Hearing Officers include the following:

Preside over hearings, rule on objections, and review arguments made by parties.
Evaluate testamentary evidence, documentary evidence, and motions.
Determine if the information presented supports the underlying action.
Research and analyze legal issues.
Apply statutes, regulations, policy, and case law to reach decisions.
Write, review, and promulgate decisions and orders resolving cases in accordance with federal and state statutes and regulations as to procedure and form.

Qualifications - All you need for success
Minimum Qualifications:
In addition to your passion to serve, you will need a Juris Doctor from an accredited institution and be a member of The Missouri Bar. Computer proficiency is required. The ideal candidate is able to objectively analyze facts and law and has good communication and writing skills.

Pursuant to State Law, this position requires accreditation, licensure, and/or professional license which is only available to holders of specific post-secondary degrees.