Labor and Industrial Relations Commission

Legal Counsel

Annual Salary Range: $60,000 - $70,000 (commensurate with experience)

Why you will love this position:

The Missouri Labor and Industrial Relations Commission is a higher authority that reviews workers’ compensation and unemployment compensation cases, as well as tort victims’ compensation fund appeals and prevailing wage objections. The Commission provides a team environment and small office atmosphere with limited remote work possibilities.

What you will do:

• Legal research
• Analyze and summarize evidence
• Draft legal memoranda, recommendations, proposed orders, and decisions for Commissioners
• Answer legal and procedural questions posed by Commissioners, staff, and the public
• Assist with oral arguments
• Respond to inquiries from the parties and the public

All you need for success:

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in the state of Missouri
• Member of The Missouri Bar in good standing
• Familiarity with Missouri administrative law and process

Desired Attributes

• Prior knowledge of Missouri workers’ compensation and/or unemployment law preferred
• Excellent legal research and writing skills
• High level of professionalism and good judgment
• Trustworthy with confidential information
• Effective time management skills and ability to prioritize projects
• Enjoy writing
• Self-motivation, critical thinking, and creativity
• Ability to learn and effectively utilize computer software, including Westlaw, Microsoft 365, and Adobe Acrobat

More reasons to love this position:

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

If you have questions about this position, please contact: Karla Hogg at Karla.Hogg@labor.mo.gov

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.