City of St. Louis Civil Law Department

St. Louis, Missouri

Responsible for entry-level legal work representing the City in civil litigation in state and federal court & administrative proceedings.
Work includes legal research and writing, discovery, oral arguments, administrative hearings, trials, & appellate advocacy.
Focus areas include tort, personal injury, administrative, employment, civil rights, & equity.

About Us:

The Office houses more than eighty (80) civil servants. The City Counselor serves as chief counsel to elected City officials, boards and commissions, as well as departments and agencies – including the St. Louis Development Corporation, the Metropolitan Police Department, and Lambert International Airport.



Job Number:  01-241119-02:  Attorney I (Litigation) 2400011P


Company Name:   St. Louis City Civil Law Department


Performs legal research.
Prepares and presents cases involving city ordinance violations.
Represents city departments at administrative hearings.
Answers questions from citizens regarding ordinance violations.
Assists higher ranking counsel in preparation of civil and quasi-criminal cases.
Interviews witnesses.
Tries cases in Small Claims, Associate, and Circuit Courts.
Reviews and provides editorial assistance on board bills, contracts, leases and other legal agreements for City departments.
Performs other duties as assigned.


Interested Parties/How to Apply:     

https://careers.stlouis-mo.gov/careersection/cstl_career_portal_ext/jobdetail.ftl?job=2400011P&tz=GMT-06%3A00&tzname=America%2FChicago