The Missouri Department of Labor & Industrial Relations

Jefferson City, Missouri

This position provides legal advice and work product in a variety of matters for the Department. 

An attorney in this position will exercise discretion and independent judgment under the direction of the Department's general counsel within the framework of statutes, regulations, and policies governing the Department and its operations.



Job Number: 01-250821-01:  Legal Counsel-OGC


Company Name:  The Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations


Legal Counsel

DOLIR Office of General Counsel

Annual Salary Range: $70,000 - $80,000

* Please Note:  The salary/salary range listed in this job description is a base salary only and does not include years-of-service adjustments. Applicants eligible for years-of-service adjustments may exceed the salary/salary range listed above.


What you will do:

•        Research issues related to workers’ compensation, employment security, labor  standards, prevailing wage, and the Missouri Human Rights Act

•        Provide legal support to the Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC), including but not limited to issues related to proof of coverage, medical fee disputes, Line of Duty Compensation Fund, Tort Victims Compensation Fund, submission of awards, and coordination with the Labor and Industrial Commission for awards on appeals

•        Provide/coordinate responses to subpoenas, fiscal notes, legislative proposals, constituent requests, and requests pursuant to the Missouri Sunshine Law          

•        Prepare legal opinions and guidance requested by Department and Division leadership

•        Prepare appellate briefs in cases involving unemployment benefits and argue those cases in Missouri appellate courts

•        Represent the Department in hearings before administrative tribunals in prevailing wage, unemployment tax, and unemployment benefit matters

•        Represent the Department in a variety of litigation in trial courts, which may include subpoena enforcement and defense, collection actions, bankruptcy claims, defense of liens on real property, and child labor claims

•        Provide advice on internal administrative and personnel matters

•        Prepare and review contracts, leases, and other legal documents

•        Assist in responding to comments and inquiries from private citizens and public officials



Interested Parties/How to Apply:    


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Position Number:   182433
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