Greene County Juvenile Office

Springfield, MO

We are looking for a dedicated legal professional seeking to make a meaningful impact in the community. The Juvenile Office is in need of a passionate and skilled attorney to join our team. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, handling diverse litigation matters that directly affect the well-being of our citizens. With competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and the chance to grow professionally, this position is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced setting and values public service. 


Job Number: 01-250624-01


Company Name:  Greene County Juvenile Office
 





Interested Parties/How to Apply:     
The Greene County Juvenile Office has nearly 100 employees working together to provide best practices, progressive, and trauma-informed care to the youth and families that engage the Juvenile Office and/or Juvenile Court. The attorneys work with deputy juvenile officers and support staff to determine legal sufficiency for both delinquency and child abuse and neglect cases. The attorneys then go on to handle all legal aspects of those cases from filing to court appearances, contested hearings and appeals.

We are looking for an attorney with at least two years of litigation experience to focus on contested matters relating to either juveniles that have committed law violations or children that have been removed from the home due to parental abuse or neglect as well as termination of parental rights hearings.

In addition to a competitive salary Greene County offers 14 paid holidays, sick and vacation time, medical and dental coverage, life insurance, LAGERS retirement plan, and the position qualifies for public service student loan forgiveness.

A full job description as well as information on how to apply is available at: https://greenecountymo.gov/hr/posting.php under Staff Attorney II