Missouri Attorney General
Assistant Attorney General - Labor Section - St. Louis
Missouri Attorney General, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, 63146
Assistant Attorney General
Labor Section - St. Louis
The Missouri Attorney General's Office is committed to providing the highest quality legal representation to the six million Missourians who call our State home. We are looking for attorneys with excellent credentials interested in our Labor Section defending the State in workers' compensation claims.
The Labor Section provides general counsel and litigation services in Missouri Workers' Compensation claims for the Missouri State Treasurer in his capacity as custodian of the Second Injury Fund (Fund) and for the
Department of Labor and Industrial Relations
in its role administering the Fund. The Labor Division similarly provides general counsel and litigation services for the Missouri's Office of Administration, Central Accident Reporting Office (CARO) in defending workers' compensation claims filed against a multitude of state agencies by its employees.
The Labor Division also prosecutes cases involving fraud and noncompliance with the Missouri Workers' Compensation Act, as referred by the Fraud and Noncompliance Unit of the Division of Workers' Compensation, filing charges in 189 criminal cases and obtaining 54 guilty pleas in 2022.
Preferred experience/skills:
Hearing and deposition experience
Handling pre-filing investigation, discovery, motion practice, and appeals
Drafting documents and correspondence
Resolving claims by settlement
State court familiarity
Commitment to public service
Excellent legal writing/ oral advocacy
Opportunities Offered:
Courtroom and trial experience
Handling litigation from case initiation through appeal
Administrative practices including workers' compensation and appearances before state agencies
Defense of state agencies
Motion and 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.
Eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness
Annual conference and trainings, bar licensing fees, and parking provided. The office may approve additional training if needed.
Excellent health insurance plans available at very reasonable monthly premiums and state retirement pension and deferred compensation.
Candidates should be licensed to practice law in Missouri or eligible for a temporary license (Rule 8.06). Candidates with the most relevant experience and education will be considered for an interview.
Starting salary is $70,000 and increases based on years of experience up to $90,000, for six or more years of experience.
EOE
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Labor Section - St. Louis
The Missouri Attorney General's Office is committed to providing the highest quality legal representation to the six million Missourians who call our State home. We are looking for attorneys with excellent credentials interested in our Labor Section defending the State in workers' compensation claims.
The Labor Section provides general counsel and litigation services in Missouri Workers' Compensation claims for the Missouri State Treasurer in his capacity as custodian of the Second Injury Fund (Fund) and for the
Department of Labor and Industrial Relations
in its role administering the Fund. The Labor Division similarly provides general counsel and litigation services for the Missouri's Office of Administration, Central Accident Reporting Office (CARO) in defending workers' compensation claims filed against a multitude of state agencies by its employees.
The Labor Division also prosecutes cases involving fraud and noncompliance with the Missouri Workers' Compensation Act, as referred by the Fraud and Noncompliance Unit of the Division of Workers' Compensation, filing charges in 189 criminal cases and obtaining 54 guilty pleas in 2022.
Preferred experience/skills:
Hearing and deposition experience
Handling pre-filing investigation, discovery, motion practice, and appeals
Drafting documents and correspondence
Resolving claims by settlement
State court familiarity
Commitment to public service
Excellent legal writing/ oral advocacy
Opportunities Offered:
Courtroom and trial experience
Handling litigation from case initiation through appeal
Administrative practices including workers' compensation and appearances before state agencies
Defense of state agencies
Motion and 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.
Eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness
Annual conference and trainings, bar licensing fees, and parking provided. The office may approve additional training if needed.
Excellent health insurance plans available at very reasonable monthly premiums and state retirement pension and deferred compensation.
Candidates should be licensed to practice law in Missouri or eligible for a temporary license (Rule 8.06). Candidates with the most relevant experience and education will be considered for an interview.
Starting salary is $70,000 and increases based on years of experience up to $90,000, for six or more years of experience.
EOE
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