Jackson County, Missouri

CHIEF DEPUTY COUNTY COUNSELOR

Jackson County, Missouri  •  United States (Onsite)  •  30 days ago
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Job Description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Department: County Counselor

Grade: 360NM

Salary: DOQ

Job Duties:

  • R esponsible for assisting the County Counselor, at the County Counselor's direction, in the management of thenon-litigation aspects of the County Counselor's Office in the performance of legal work.
  • As direct subordinate or in the absence of the County Counselor, this employee shall have charge of and conduct all the civil law business of the County, and shall exercise the power and perform the duties required of the County Counselor under the County Charter and state law.

  • May also advise and assist County officials and management at the highest levels in the formulation or modification of County policies and goals.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university of law.
  • Seven years of responsible experience in municipal, and civil or criminal law.
  • Must be a member of the Missouri Bar Association
  • Must submit to and pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Jackson County, Missouri

About Jackson County, Missouri

Jackson County, Missouri is home to unique communities - each with its own personality, government officials and amenities. We are one of 114 counties in Missouri and are comprised of 18 cities and towns, which includes most of Kansas City, MO.

The employees of Jackson County fill a vast array of positions, but they are all part of one team sharing a common goal - serving the County's citizens. Jackson County is a great place to work and retire from. With competitive benefits and an employee pension plan, many employees stay with the county for 10+ years.

Jackson County Parks + Rec is the third largest county parks system in America. It is home to fantastic beaches and lakes, with the finest public marinas in Missouri.

We offer our residents and regional neighbors nearly 22,000 acres of premier outdoor enjoyment for "get-away-from-it-all" weekends and memorable vacations.

Jackson County voters adopted a Charter in 1970 that created a new form of County government, one featuring three distinctive branches: the Executive, the Legislative and the Judicial. Appointed directors lead the various administrative departments - Assessment, Collections, Recorder of Deeds, etc. Jackson County's elected officials include one County Executive, nine County Legislators, the County Prosecutor and the County Sheriff. Voters approved a revised Charter in August of 2010 to provide updates that included the County Ethics Code.

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Kansas City, Missouri
Year Founded
1826
Website
jacksongov.org
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