Contract Opportunities

02-241003-01: Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) - Family Court - Juvenile Division

St. Louis County - 21st Judicial Circuit

Clayton, Missouri

Family Court (Juvenile Division) of St. Louis County is seeking an attorney to serve as Guardian Ad Litem in the Family Court to handle juvenile matters/parent attorney.

A Guardian Ad Litem who serves the Court must commit to serve on various Family Court (Juvenile) cases on an as needed basis for a monthly retainer to be paid by public funds.



Job Number:  02-241003-01:  Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) - Family Court - Juvenile Division


Company Name:  St. Louis County - 21st Judicial Circuit


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from an accredited law school, possession of a current license to practice law in the State of Missouri, up to three (3) years of trial experience preferred; preferably in juvenile or family law (additional years of trial experience and guardian ad litem experience are highly preferred), and completion of necessary guardian ad litem training as required by the Supreme Court of Missouri.

The current retainer is in the amount of $2,300.00 per month. Payments for time expended in adoption, guardianship of minor, and termination of parental rights matters may be made over and above the retainer fee.

Note: This position is subject to continued availability of funding.



Interested Parties/How to Apply:     

To apply, please send a current resume, along with a cover letter, to SLCCourtJobs@courts.mo.gov or to the following address (application materials must be postmarked by November 8, 2024):

Family Court of St. Louis County
Attn: Human Resources Department
105 South Central Avenue
Clayton, Missouri  63105

EOE

Please contact the Human Resources Department at 615-4471 (voice) or RelayMo 711 or 800-735-2966 if you need any accommodations in the application process, or if you would like this posting in an alternative form.


Posted: October 3, 2024
02-240913-01: Contract Public Defender

Missouri State Public Defender

Statewide within Missouri

Join the team of private attorneys who uphold the Sixth Amendment right to counsel in your area of the state as one of Missouri's Contract Public Defenders (also referred to as Panel Attorneys or Special Public Defenders).

The Missouri State Public Defender seeks attorneys in private practice in Missouri to serve as independent contractors who provide legal representation to indigent clients charged with criminal offenses facing the possibility of incarceration.



Job Number:  02-240913-01: Contract Public Defender


Company Name:  Missouri State Public Defender



The Missouri State Public Defender (MSPD) utilizes Panel Attorneys who accept individual case assignments on a contract basis as Contract Public Defenders.

MSPD panel attorneys serve as independent contractors and are able to maintain their current law practices. Panel attorneys select the judicial circuits in which they accept cases as well as the types of cases they accept. Contract rates are paid per case and vary depending on the case type. MSPD pays mileage, additional compensation for days spent in trial, and covers necessary litigation expenses when requested and pre-approved. Panel attorneys obtain important courtroom and trial experience and can attend some MSPD training events.

Public Defenders serve a critical mission - to ensure that indigent members of the local community are afforded their right to zealous legal representation regardless of their ability to pay.

Join the team of private attorneys who uphold the Sixth Amendment right to counsel in your area of the State.

Apply to become a Contract Public Defender.



Interested Parties/How to Apply:     

Attorneys wishing to be eligible to receive contract cases from MSPD must submit a Panel Attorney Application.

Panel Attorney Applications can be obtained via the MSPD website at https://publicdefender.mo.gov/private-counsel-opportunities/mspd-contracting/ or by emailing case.contracting@mspd.mo.gov.

Send completed applications by mail, fax, or email to:

Missouri State Public Defender
Attn: Case Contracting
Woodrail Centre
1000 W. Nifong, Building 7, Suite 100
Columbia, Missouri  65203

Fax: 573-777-9976

Email: case.contracting@mspd.mo.gov


Posted: September 13, 2024
02-240912-01: Associate Attorney

Law Office of Sanford Cipinko

St. Louis, Missouri

Associate Attorney:
Research and motion preperation.
The ideal candidate will have two to four (2-4)  years of civil litigation experience. Personal injury experience would be a plus.
Candidates must possess strong writing skills and familiarity with civil procedure, especially discovery and motion work.
Candidates must be admitted to practice in Missouri. 


Job Number:  02-240912-01: Associate Attorney


Company Name:  Law Office of Sanford Cipinko



The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of civil litigation experience.

Personal injury experience would be a plus.

Candidates must possess strong writing skills and familiarity with civil procedure, especially discovery and motion work.

Candidates must be admitted to practice in Missouri.

Competitive salary offered with this position.

Hours per week will be based on candidates availability.
 

Interested Parties/How to Apply:     

Please submit cover letter and resume to Sandy Cipinko, at scipinko@cipinkolaw.com.
Posted: September 12, 2024