Attorney IV (Affirmative Litigation)

Salary: %24101,036 - %24158,574Position Grade: 20GDepartment: City Counselor%26rsquo;s OfficeJob Type:

Full-TimeLocation: Downtown

• St.
  
  Louis, MOExamination Number:
  
  EX1067Incumbents in this position handle highly complex legal work in the City Counselor%26rsquo;s Office as strategists and litigation counsel addressing public health concerns, predatory business practices, and civil rights 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.Essential Functions and Responsibilities ●Perform as strategists and litigation counsel addressing public health concerns, predatory business practices, and civil rights 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 in proactive plaintiffs%26rsquo; litigation on behalf of the City of St.
  
  Louis. ●This attorney must possess significant civil litigation experience. ●Read, review, and prepare highly complex legal documents of all types and provide legal advice in connection therewith. ●Attend and appear before administrative agencies and state and federal courts. ●Lead hearings, trials, and appearances before the above-mentioned bodies.
  
  Such preparation includes, but is not limited to drafting and reviewing briefs, motions, legal memoranda, and pleadings; attending, taking, and defending depositions: and drafting and responding to discovery; interviewing clients and other witnesses.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Salary: %24101,036 - %24158,574Position Grade: 20GDepartment: City Counselor%26rsquo;s OfficeJob Type:
  
  Full-TimeLocation: Downtown

• St.
  
  Louis, MOExamination Number:
  
  EX1067Incumbents in this position handle highly complex legal work in the City Counselor%26rsquo;s Office as strategists and litigation counsel addressing public health concerns, predatory business practices, and civil rights 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.Essential Functions and Responsibilities ●Perform as strategists and litigation counsel addressing public health concerns, predatory business practices, and civil rights 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 in proactive plaintiffs%26rsquo; litigation on behalf of the City of St.
  
  Louis. ●This attorney must possess significant civil litigation experience. ●Read, review, and prepare highly complex legal documents of all types and provide legal advice in connection therewith. ●Attend and appear before administrative agencies and state and federal courts. ●Lead hearings, trials, and appearances before the above-mentioned bodies.
  
  Such preparation includes, but is not limited to drafting and reviewing briefs, motions, legal memoranda, and pleadings; attending, taking, and defending depositions: and drafting and responding to discovery; interviewing clients and other witnesses.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: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 seven years of legal practice in the area of complex litigation, which includes appellate advocacy work in Missouri state courts and federal courts.Scoring Components and Their Weights%3Cbr%3EExperience and Training: 100%Documentation 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.