Jackson County

Kansas City, Missouri

Our mission is to protect the interests of Jackson County citizens by delivering quality, responsive, ethical and innovative legal counsel to elected officials, department heads and County employees on the full range of issues affecting the County government.

The County Counselor is responsible for original and creative legal endeavors, including comprehensive research into unique and conflicting legal areas requiring the integration of diverse legal theories in order to anticipate new or emerging developments in the law.


Job Number:  01-250227-01: Assistant County Counselor


Company Name:  Jackson County


Department: County Counselor
Grade: 250

Salary: $72,000/year

Job Duties:
Responsible for original and creative legal endeavors, including comprehensive research into unique and conflicting legal areas requiring the integration of diverse legal theories in order to anticipate new or emerging developments in the law.
Legal matters of the most critical importance are carried out independently to a final conclusion
may advise, assist, assign, and review work of legal staff; and may advise and assist elected County officials and management at the highest levels in the formulation or modification of County policies and goals
Minimum Qualifications:

Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university of law.
One year of responsible experience in municipal, and civil or criminal law.
Must be a member of the Missouri Bar Association
Must submit to and pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.


Interested Parties/How to Apply:     

Apply online: www.jacksongov.org/jobs