Location: Jefferson City, MO
Company: Missouri Attorney General
the State in criminal proceedings in workers' compensation fraud and noncompliance cases. This practice includes interacting frequently with the state risk-management agency for workers' compensation, conducting and defending expert witness and party depositions, conducting hearings before different administrative law judges, mediating and otherwise resolving claims by settlement, and prosecuting and defending appeals before the Labor and Industrial Relations Commission and the state's appellate courts.
The position involves regular daytime travel. Applicants with the most relevant education and experience will be considered for an interview. EOE Job Posted by Applicant Pro
Legal jobs are positions within the field of law that encompass a range of professions, including lawyers, paralegals, judges, and legal secretaries, among others. These roles are characterized by their focus on interpreting and applying the law to assist individuals, corporations, and governments. Legal professionals often require a strong academic background, critical thinking skills, and a deep understanding of legal systems and terminology. They work in various settings such as law firms, courts, and corporate legal departments, providing advice, representing clients, drafting legal documents, and ensuring compliance with the law.
is prior legal experience. Primary responsibilities include filing legal documents with courts, downloading documents and filing in the document management system, drafting correspondence and basic legal documents, and calendaring. Applicants must be able to exercise independent judgment, prioritize tasks in a busy office, handle multiple projects, and support multiple attorneys.
Starting salary $38,811.61. Apply online or send resume to: Personnel, Missouri Attorney General's Office, P. O. Box 899, Jefferson City, MO 65102. This position is open until filled. www. ago. mo. gov. EOE. Job Posted by Applicant Pro
work, schedule depositions, type basic and routine court filings and notices, finalize trial court and appellate briefs, enter information into and monitor attorney calendars, among other duties. Experience using Word, Outlook, and Excel is preferred, as is prior legal experience.
Starting salary is $38,811.61. Apply online or send resume to: Personnel, Missouri Attorney General's Office, P. O. Box 899, Jefferson City, MO 65102. This position is open until filled. EOE Job Posted by Applicant Pro
openings in various sections, including: Criminal Appeals, Medicaid Fraud, Public Safety (special prosecutions, habeas, and interactionually violent predator unit), and Cold Case. A description of these sections may be found at: ago. mo. gov/about-us/about-the-office.
The Attorney General's Office offers something for everyone. The office offers opportunities to gain experience in anything from prosecuting Medicaid Fraud to week-long criminal jury trials, or arguing criminal felony appeals in state appellate courts. Preferred experience/skills: Criminal prosecution experience Appellate experience Motion practice, grand jury proceedings, and court appearances Handling pre-filing investigation,
discovery, and depositions Courtroom and trial experience Drafting documents and correspondence State court familiarity Commitment to public service Excellent legal writing/oral advocacy Opportunities Offered: Prosecution of criminal cases ranging from misdemeanor fraud to homicide Courtroom and jury trial experience Handling litigation from case initiation through appeal Practice in many of the 114 counties in the state at all levels Practice in both the state and federal courts Appellate practice Review of investigations The AGO Advantage: More experience and opportunities than a private law office Immediately work on cases that affect policy and have a statewide impact Attorneys are responsible
for their own case load Mentoring and guidance from experienced attorneys and colleagues Regular interactions with clients, including state agency heads and general counsels State and health retirement benefits Eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness Eligible candidates should be licensed to practice law in Missouri or eligible for a temporary license (Rule 8.06).
Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. EOE. Job Posted by Applicant Pro
