Attorney II (Litigation)

Salary: %2469,888 - %24104,702Position Grade: 17MDepartment: City Counselor%26rsquo;s OfficeJob Type:

Full-TimeLocation: Downtown

• St. Louis, MOExamination Number:
  
  EX1059Incumbents in this position perform legal work in the City Counselor%26rsquo;s Office as strategists and litigation counsel addressing matters that affect the people of the City of St. Louis as well as direct harms to and the constitutionality of laws impacting the City of St. Louis itself. ●%3Co:p%3E ●%3Co:p%3E ●%3Co:p%3E ●%3Co:p%3E ●%3Co:p%3E ●%3Co:p%3E ●Data Utilization:
  
  Requires the ability to perform mid to upper-level data analysis including the ability to coordinate, strategize, systematize and correlate, using discretion in determining time, place and/or sequence of operations within an organizational framework. ●Human Interaction: Requires the ability to apply principles of negotiation within the context of legal guidelines. ●%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun: yes; ●Verbal Aptitude:
  
  Requires the ability to utilize reference, descriptive, consulting, design and advisory data and information such as legal briefs and opinions, statutes and ordinances, contracts and legal research material. ●Mathematical Aptitude:
  
  Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; ability to calculate percentages and decimals and may use basic algebra. ●Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of logical or synthesis functions involving planning and directing of interrelated activities or multiple departments. ●Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental and/or subjective criteria, as opposed to criteria that are clearly measurable or verifiable. ●Environmental Factors ●Physical Requirements:
  
  Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work. ●Sensory Requirements ●Documentation of license to practice law must be submitted with the Employment Application or upon request.Salary: %2469,888 - %24104,702Position Grade: 17MDepartment: City Counselor%26rsquo;s OfficeJob Type:
  
  Full-TimeLocation: Downtown

• St. Louis, MOExamination Number:
  
  EX1059Incumbents in this position perform legal work in the City Counselor%26rsquo;s Office as strategists and litigation counsel addressing matters that affect the people of the City of St. Louis as well as direct harms to and the constitutionality of laws impacting the City of St. Louis itself. ●%3Co:p%3E ●%3Co:p%3E ●%3Co:p%3E ●%3Co:p%3E ●%3Co:p%3E ●%3Co:p%3E ●Data Utilization:
  
  Requires the ability to perform mid to upper-level data analysis including the ability to coordinate, strategize, systematize and correlate, using discretion in determining time, place and/or sequence of operations within an organizational framework. ●Human Interaction: Requires the ability to apply principles of negotiation within the context of legal guidelines. ●%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun: yes; ●Verbal Aptitude:
  
  Requires the ability to utilize reference, descriptive, consulting, design and advisory data and information such as legal briefs and opinions, statutes and ordinances, contracts and legal research material. ●Mathematical Aptitude:
  
  Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; ability to calculate percentages and decimals and may use basic algebra. ●Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of logical or synthesis functions involving planning and directing of interrelated activities or multiple departments. ●Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental and/or subjective criteria, as opposed to criteria that are clearly measurable or verifiable. ●Environmental Factors ●Physical Requirements:
  
  Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work. ●Sensory Requirements ●Documentation of license to practice law must be submitted with the Employment Application or upon request.Graduation from a school of law approved by the American Bar Association; current membership in the Missouri Bar in good standing or licensure in another state with eligibility for reciprocity in Missouri; plus two years of legal practice in the area of civil litigation.Scoring Components and Their WeightsExperience and Training: 100%May be Subject to:Background Investigation: Pass/Fail%3C/span%3EDocumentation of Academic Credentials must be Submitted Upon RequestWhen completing the Employment History and the Educational/Training History sections of the Employment Application, please be as thorough as possible when describing your education, training and experience relating to this position. Applicants will only receive credit for their experience, training and education as shown on the application.
  
  Resumes will not be accepted as a substitute to a fully completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.Veterans Preference PointsTo be eligible for veteran%27s preference points, the applicant must submit a copy of their DD 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with the Employment Application or upon request. The Director of Personnel may, in their discretion, accept alternate documentation.City Residence Preference PointsCity residents who pass an examination for a position in the classified service and do not receive any other preference will receive a five (5) point preference on a scale of 100 points on the exam. An additional one (1) point shall be added to the passing score of City residents who receive any other preference on a scale of 100 points.AccommodationsIf assistance with the job application is necessary based on a physical impairment, mental impairment, or otherwise, they should reach out to the Office on the Disabled with contact information.