Description:

Job Summary - Why you'll love this position
The Division of Legal Services (DLS) has an opening for a Managing Attorney within the Litigation Unit located in the Kansas City, Missouri area.

Why you'll love this position: Are you passionate about public service? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of Missouri children and families by providing comprehensive legal counsel and support to the Department of Social Services (DSS) with special focus on permanency including reunification with a parent, guardianship, termination of parental rights/adoption, and other planned permanent living arrangements? At DLS, you'll enjoy collaborating as part of a diverse team of attorneys located in offices all around the state.

Responsibilities - What you'll do
What you'll do: As Managing Attorney, you will manage full time staff attorneys, legal assistants, and contract attorneys in the local area who provide legal support and advice to DSS and its divisions including Children's Division, Family Support Division, and the Division of Youth Services. You and your staff will be responsible for maintaining, prosecuting, and defending a diverse case load including juvenile court, circuit court, and administrative hearing cases. You will work with other DSS team members including investigators, case workers, and court partners to provide resolutions to difficult issues.

You must be well-organized, able to perform case analyses, spot issues, and be proficient with time management.

Qualifications - All you need for success
Minimum Qualifications:
A Juris Doctorate from an accredited institution and member of The Missouri Bar. Experience in litigation and a background in juvenile, family, and administrative law are preferred but not required. Excellent research and writing skills are required.

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

Job Details - More reasons to love this position
The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, 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.