Attorney III; Part-Time

Make a Difference in Your Community

St. Louis County Counselor's office seeks an Attorney III with significant employment experience to join their team in a part-time capacity. This position is primarily responsible for representing St. Louis County in administrative and litigation related to employment matters. Leading or supervising lower-level attorneys on projects distinguishes this job class from P913-Attorney II.

• Competitive Average Salary: Typical starting salary range is between $43.28 - $51.94 hourly, based on your qualifications
• Paid Time Off: This position is eligible for Paid Time Off in accordance with hours worked as well as holiday pay if they work 20 or more hours a week
• Flexible Work Environment: Benefit from a hybrid work model that supports work-life balance

• Handle complex employment litigation and administrative representation
• Provide legal advice, opinions and guidance in employment matters
• Perform other duties assigned to the County Counselor’s office

• Candidates must possess a Juris Doctor degree from an American law school accredited by the American Bar Association
• Current licensure as an attorney by the Missouri Bar Association
• Five years of related work experience as a licensed attorney

A selection committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant which will include recentness and appropriateness of the applicant's education and experience, answers to the supplemental questions, results of employment references investigated, and any other appropriate information available.

The selection committee will admit to the interview only those persons who possess the most job-related qualifications and may establish admittance criteria beyond the minimum qualifications stated above. The interview will comprise 100% of the applicant's earned grade. A candidate must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview to be eligible for appointment. After initial interviews with the selected candidates are conducted, an email will be sent to the address on file with instructions on how to complete and submit a Conviction Questionnaire.

Candidates have 3 days to complete the required questionnaire.

The five top ranking candidates, based on the final grade, will be certified to the Department Director/Appointing Authority who will make the final decision.

All applicants conditionally offered a merit position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Screening will be performed by a reputable clinical laboratory. The cost of screening will be covered by the County.

Applicants interested in applying for this position should visit our website at  We only accept online applications.

The policy of the Civil Service Commission of St. Louis County is to support fair and equitable employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veterans' status or political affiliation. Call the Division of Personnel at  for more information on this policy.

St. Louis County

Division of Personnel, 7th Floor

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Relay MO 711 or

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Fax:

www.stlouiscountymo.gov