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Associate Legal Counsel and Unit Supervisor Jobs in Jefferson City, MO at State of Missouri
Title: Associate Legal Counsel and Unit Supervisor
Company: State of Missouri
Location: Jefferson City, MO
Location: Office of State Courts Administrator, Jefferson City, Missouri
The salary reflected represents the base pay for this position and does not include any differential for time-of-service pay for state tenure.
Why You’ll Love This Position
A career with the Office of State Courts Administrator will provide you the opportunity to work with a variety of exceptional, hardworking people and gain valuable work experiences. It takes many types of talent to advance the mission of the Missouri Judiciary and keep operations running smoothly. We have opportunities for individuals seeking meaningful work in providing administrative, business and information technology services to the Missouri courts.
The Office of State Courts Administrator is recruiting to fill an Associate Legal Counsel and Units Supervisor position to perform highly responsible professional legal counsel work researching and analyzing a wide range of court related matters and providing technical and administrative assistance to judges and court clerks in order to improve the administration and operation of the courts.
- Performs supervisory activities which include: establishing expectations, evaluating work, coaching and training staff, conducting staff performance evaluations, and participating in the hiring and disciplining of staff
- Provides professional advice to subordinates in the resolution of difficult concerns
- Prepares written reports and makes oral presentations to various committees of judges and clerks assigned by the Supreme Court
- Provides professional legal work featuring difficult legal/factual questions and provides recommendations to judges and court staff regarding procedural questions
- Staffs the Committee on Access to Family Court and other court committees
- Directs and coordinates activities involving access to courts in the judiciary
- Proposes policies and procedures and develops education in order to ensure access in the administration and operation of the courts
- Coordinates the efforts of the Committee on Language Access
- Supervises the contracts and procurement process and bids contracts for use by OSCA and the courts
Minimum Qualifications
A Juris Doctorate and current license to practice law in the State of Missouri is required. Two years of professional experience is preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
- Considerable knowledge of general law, state laws, established precedent, and sources of legal references
- Considerable knowledge of court procedures and rules of evidence
- Considerable knowledge of access to court law, practices, efforts and trends, particularly regarding court settings
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with judges, court personnel, co-workers, subordinate staff, and staff from other agencies
- Considerable knowledge of state and federal laws, rules and regulations governing procurement
- Ability to provide leadership, supervision, and training to professional, technical and related program staff
- Ability to delegate, direct and evaluate work of staff, and provide effective feedback
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. More information regarding employment and benefits can be found here: OSCA Benefits. To review an interactive total compensation calculator, click the following link: Compensation Calculator
Please send inquiries regarding this position or questions regarding employment with the Office of State Courts Administrator to: [email protected]
