City of St. Louis Civil Law Department

St. Louis, Missouri

Incumbents in this position handle highly complex civil litigation matters at the trial and appellate levels in state and federal court. Incumbents will support management in the City Counselor’s Office with training and development of newer lawyers by assisting with case strategy, pleading review, mediation and negotiations, moot arguments, and trial preparation. Incumbents will accompany newer lawyers in court appearances.

About Us:
The Office houses more than 80 civil servants.
The City Counselor serves as chief counsel to elected City officials, boards and commissions, as well as departments and agencies.





Job Number:  01-241121-03:  Attorney IV (Litigation) (Part Time)


Company Name:  City of St. Louis Civil Law Department


● Performs highly complex legal research and writing.

● Provides legal advice and representation on a wide variety of legal matters involving municipal law to boards, commissions, officials, departments, and employees.

● Either handles civil litigation at the trial and appellate levels in both state court and federal court or; alternatively, prepares and reviews contracts, leases, ordinances, resolutions, policies, and other transactional, legislative, and administrative documents.

● Either prepares written discovery, takes and defends depositions, and argues motions or; alternatively, coordinates, prepares for, and attends public meetings.




Interested Parties/How to Apply:    

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