Job Number: 01-250819-02: Managing Attorney-8.14.25

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



Are you passionate about public service? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of Missouri children and families by providing comprehensive legal counsel and support to the Department of Social Services (DSS) with special focus on permanency including reunification with a parent, guardianship, termination of parental rights/adoption, and other planned permanent living arrangements? At DLS, you’ll enjoy collaborating as part of a diverse team of attorneys located in offices all around the state.

Responsibilities -
As Managing Attorney, you will manage full time staff attorneys and contract attorneys within the region who provide legal support and advice to DSS and its divisions including Children’s Division, Family Support Division, and the Division of Youth Services. You and your staff will be responsible for maintaining,
prosecuting, and defending a diverse case load including juvenile court, circuit court, and administrative hearing cases. You will work with other DSS team members including investigators, case workers, and court partners to provide resolutions to difficult issues. You must be well-organized, able to perform case analyses, spot issues, and be proficient with time management.

Minimum Qualifications:
A juris doctor from an accredited institution and membership in good standing with the Missouri Bar. Three or more years’ litigation experience, including bench or jury trials. Excellent research and writing skills are required. Effective critical thinking, time management, and organizational skills are required. Mastery of technical foundational legal knowledge and skills, such as the Missouri Rules of Civil Procedure and Evidence, are required. A background in juvenile, family, and administrative law are preferred but not required.

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 website (MoCareers):
https://mocareers.mo.gov/hiretrue/ce3/job-board/5effe9b2-4b89-494b-ac76-c45e25190768

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