Job Number:  01-260126-06: Legal Counsel

Company Name:  Missouri State Auditor's Office


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
This description may not include all of the duties, knowledge, skills, or abilities associated with this position.

 Provide legal research and support for issues presented in the audit of state agencies, the legislature, courts, state supported institutions, counties, and local government.
 Appear on behalf of the State Auditor's Office in circuit and appellate court.
 Assist in developing, researching, and drafting responses to written requests, including Sunshine Law requests.
 Review or respond to communications from public officials and the general public regarding matters as authorized by the State Auditor.
 Review or prepare administrative rules. Review legal compliance of financial or accounting forms prepared by the office for use by state or local entities.
 Research for and preparation of legal memoranda and briefs on legislative, budgetary, and policy matters.
 Assist with reviewing bond transcripts documenting legal and contractual compliance of bonds presented to the State Auditor for registration.
 Complete special projects as requested by the General Counsel.
 Travel may be required; perform other work as assigned.


JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

 Detailed knowledge of the Missouri Constitution and statutes; ability to apply rules of construction; ability to research and apply relevant cases to develop and support office positions and policies.
 Knowledge of governmental procedures, practices, and objectives.
 Ability to present ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, and a demonstrated ability to quickly comprehend and utilize new concepts and strategies.
 Ability to understand complex legal issues in the context of controversial circumstances and to develop appropriate legal positions and effective strategies to respond to those issues in a professional manner.
 Ability to work under pressure and meet frequent deadlines.
 Ability to accept increasing responsibilities and to reach for additional responsibilities when appropriate.
 Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities on a concurrent basis.


QUALIFICATIONS:

 Licensed attorney with a J.D. from an accredited college or university and a member of the Missouri Bar.
 Experience with litigation, state and local government, tax law, and/or constitutional law preferred.



Interested Parties/How to Apply:     

Please apply at the State of Missouri's website at Mo Careers.

Filter Department to: Auditor's Office
Key Word:   Legal Counsel 
Job Posting Number:  #199608

If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact: recruiter@auditor.mo.gov