Missouri Department of Social Services/
Division of Legal Services

Kansas City, Missouri

The Division of Legal Services has an opening for a Managing Attorney within the Litigation Unit located in the Kansas City, Missouri area.

This position will be located in the Flether Daniels State Office Building and will manage the provision of legal services in the following circuits: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 15, 16, 17, 27, and 43.

Some travel is required, but mostly consists of local day travel.



Job Number: 01-240718-01:  Managing Attorney-Kansas City


Company Name:  Missouri Department of Social Services - Division of Legal Services


Full-Time Salaried
$92,393.81 Per year
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Department of Social Services
Division of Legal Services

Are you passionate about public service? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of Missouri children and families by providing comprehensive legal counsel and support to the Department of Social Services (DSS) with special focus on permanency including reunification with a parent, guardianship, termination of parental rights/adoption, and other planned permanent living arrangements? At DLS, you’ll enjoy collaborating as part of a diverse team of attorneys located in offices all around the state.

As Managing Attorney, you will manage full time staff attorneys, legal assistants, and contract attorneys in the local area who provide legal support and advice to DSS and its divisions including Children’s Division, Family Support Division, and the Division of Youth Services. You and your staff will be responsible for maintaining, prosecuting, and defending a diverse case load including juvenile court, circuit court, and administrative hearing cases. You will work with other DSS team members including investigators, case workers, and court partners to provide resolutions to difficult issues. You must be well-organized, able to perform case analyses, spot issues, and be proficient with time management.

In addition to your passion to serve, you will need a Juris Doctor from an accredited institution, be a member of The Missouri Bar, and have practiced law for at least 5 years with an emphasis on courtroom practice. 



Interested Parties/How to Apply:     
Please apply at the State of Missouri's website:
https://mocareers.mo.gov/hiretrue/ce3/job-board/5effe9b2-4b89-494b-ac76-c45e25190768

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Job Posting Number: 4105-88P1553