Job Number: 01-241217-01: Hearings Officer-12.12.24

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


Full-Time Salaried
Annual Salary Range: $74,974.80 - $90,189.58 (depending on work experience.)
Located at the Jennings Office Building, 8501 Lucas and Hunt, 1st Floor, St. Louis, Missouri


Why you’ll love this position:
Do you want to be an attorney who can make a difference? Join DLS in our mission to empower Missourians to live safe, healthy, and productive lives. As a Hearing officers you will be appointed to preside over agency administrative hearings, which are informal proceedings. You will review all of the evidence presented by the Agency and the parties to the hearing, including testimony and documentary
evidence; and issue a written decision regarding the issues.

Responsibilities:
Preside over hearings, rule on objections, and review arguments made by parties.
Evaluate testamentary evidence, documentary evidence, and motions.
Determine if the information presented supports the underlying action.
Research and analyze legal issues.
Apply statutes, regulations, policy, and case law to reach decisions.
Write, review, and promulgate decisions and orders resolving cases in accordance with federal and state statutes and regulations as to procedure and form.

Minimum Qualifications:
A Juris Doctorate from an accredited institution and either a valid license to practice law in the State of Missouri, Missouri licensure pending results of the Bar Exam, or clear eligibility to waive into the Missouri Bar. Pursuant to State Law, this position requires accreditation, licensure, and/or professional license which is only available to holders of specific post-secondary degrees. 


Interested Parties/How to Apply:     

Please apply at the State of Missouri's career website:

MoCareers - Missouri Career Opportunities

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