Assistant Attorney General at Missouri Attorney General
Job Description
Job Description
Litigation Section ~ St. Louis
The Missouri Attorney General's Office is actively seeking attorneys with excellent credentials for an Assistant Attorney General position in the Litigation Section.
The Litigation Section defends the State, its employees, and/or officers in lawsuits. The attorney's primary practice will be tort defense, Section 1983 claims, class actions, and claims requesting declaratory and injunctive relief. Attorneys in the Litigation Section handle cases from inception through disposition in both state and federal courts.
This position may involve intermittent travel within Missouri for meetings or court appearances.
Preferred experience/skills:
- Experience or interest in civil defense litigation
- State and Federal court experience
- Knowledge of state and federal court rules
- Excellent legal writing, oral advocacy, appellate, and litigation strategy skills
- Jury trial experience preferred, but not required
Health, vision, dental, and life insurance plans, state pension, and deferred compensation available.
Candidates must be licensed to practice law in Missouri. Candidates with relevant experience and education will be considered for an interview.
Salary is commensurate with experience.
EOE
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