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Circuit Court Of Jackson County, Missouri
Vacant Position
Date: 05/24/2021
Posting No.: 2021096
REPOSTED
Position Title:AttorneyPosition No.:9030
Department:Office of Juvenile Officer - Legal Services
Work Location:625 E. 26th Street - Kansas City MO
Work Hours:8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday
Salary:County Paid Position - Exempt Grade CA 8 - $1,951.20 Bi-weekly

Salary Range For Internal/Rehire Applicants: $1951.20 - $2926.40 Bi-weekly

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS CLICK HERE TO APPLY NOW; INTERNAL APPLICANTS GO TO EPICOR ESS (The internal application for promotion/transfer may be obtained on the HR ICON on Lotus Notes) Employment Specialist: Amanda Riley. Applicants for clerical positions which require skill testing must be tested for consideration. ALL CURRENT EMPLOYEES APPLYING FOR THESE POSITIONS MUST SUBMIT AN INTERNAL APPLICATION FORM TO HUMAN RESOURCES.


Applications must be received by Human Resources no later than 05:00 PM on 08/09/2021

Earliest closing date on: ; Job will remain posted until filled


POSITION PURPOSE AND EXAMPLES OF WORK:

POSITION PURPOSE: To litigate cases filed by the Juvenile Officer, pursuant to state statutes, and to provide legal research, assistance, and counsel to staff.

MAJOR TASK STATEMENTS & REPRESENTATIVE ACTIVITIES (Percentage of Time):
(The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job; other tasks may be assigned. The area to which the job is assigned will govern which duties apply. Management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities, work shift/schedule, facility, or department to meet business and organizational needs as necessary, including, but not limited to the re-assignment of employees and positions, elimination of positions, and opening, moving, or closing of facilities and units.)

50% Prepare for trials and hearings; confer with and/or interview all appropriate parties, compile, review, and research all relative information.

30% Represent Juvenile Officer in all phases of litigation, which include court appearances for pre-trial hearings, trials, dispositional hearings, and appellate advocacy. 10% Draft legal briefs and memoranda for cases. 10% Provide legal assistance to staff; answer current knowledge of juvenile law and legislation, and perform related duties. SUPERVISION OF: Assignment of work to departmental investigators and secretarial staff.
SUPERVISION BY (Include level of Supervision): Managing Attorney provides general supervision in regard to daily tasks. Director of Legal Services may assign special projects.

SERVICE RESPONSIBILITY:
INTERNAL: Judiciary and staff; Division of Family Services to include Deputy Juvenile Officers.
EXTERNAL: Public and Social Service agencies, Legal Aid staff, medical and mental health professionals, law enforcement personnel, crime victims and witnesses, and private attorneys. Responds to wide variety of requests for services or products; Responsible to ensure quality and timely delivery. Ensures cases are filed according to state statues.

PRIMARY EQUIPMENT, TOOLS & MATERIALS USED: Telephone, computer, copier/printer/scanner/fax, state juvenile code statutes and various other forms of legal reference material, case history files, various legal forms, and documents.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

(Education above the minimum stated may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required general experience; experience above the minimum stated may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required education.)

EDUCATION: Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
EXPERIENCE: Some family law or domestic law trial/litigation experience is beneficial.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
(This job description does not include specific physical requirements necessary to perform the job, such as, carrying, standing and lifting. Such requirements vary from position to position and may be determined by the appointing authority)
THE COURT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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