Missouri Department of Corrections

Jefferson City, Missouri

The Missouri Department of Corrections works to make Missouri safer by fostering rehabilitation, treatment and education to ensure that justice-involved Missourians contribute to their communities, both inside and outside of prison.

We are seeking attorneys with excellent communications skills who possess initiative, independence, and the ability to apply knowledge in a professional and timely manner to support the Department's mission.



Job Number:  01-250207-03:  Legal Counsel Central Office


Company Name:  Missouri Department of Corrections



This position will provide legal advice and assistance on correctional issues such as inmate rights, conditions of confinement, and probation, parole and sentencing issues.

The position will also advise the agency on procurement and administrative rule making, and review legislation that may impact the department.



Interested Parties/How to Apply:     

To apply for this position, please access the posting on the MO Careers website at this link:

https://mocareers.mo.gov/hiretrue/ce3/job-board/5effe9b2-4b89-494b-ac76-c45e25190768/57a15d90-d419-485c-88a1-c76011592af4?jb=1

An application package for this position should include a completed application, cover letter, and resume. Applicants may also submit letters of reference.

In addition to this online application all application packets for this Legal Counsel position in the Missouri Department of Corrections (MDOC) Office of the General Counsel should be mailed to:

Missouri Department of Corrections
PO Box 236 
Jefferson City, Missouri  65102