Job Number:  01-250414-02:  Legal Counsel

Company Name:  Cole County Juvenile Office


Opportunity to impact the lives of children and their families in Cole County.

This position presents opportunities for immediate courtroom experience.

Responsibilities include filing petitions in juvenile court, working closely with Deputy Juvenile Officers in managing cases, and representing the Juvenile Officer in court appearances, including trials.
Minimum qualifications: graduation from an ABA-approved law school; Missouri license to practice law (will consider recent graduates and will immediately process applications for potential hiring upon admission to Missouri Bar in October). Experience or education in family law, juvenile law, or child development is a plus.

Benefits include health insurance, paid holidays, and paid vacation and sick leave.

For more information, see colecounty.org/jobs.


Interested Parties/How to Apply:    

To apply, please send a resume,cover letter and law school transcript to Nina Schepker at Nina.Schepker@courts.mo.gov.

Mailing address is:

Prenger Family Center
400 Stadium Boulevard
Jefferson City, Missouri 65101