Attorney

Overview

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This position will be filled at a salary no higher than the posted maximum salary.

Job Locations : Central Office, 105 West Capitol Avenue, Jefferson City, Missouri (Preferred location). May have opportunity to work in Springfield or Sikeston Office.

Why You'll Love This Position

The assistant counsel performs legal functions for the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (MHTC) and the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT). Serves at the pleasure of the Chief Counsel.

MoDOT will bring candidates onto the team as entry-level, intermediate, or senior level, based on your skills and experience. This opening is for one of our CAREER-LADDER positions which offers the opportunity for career advancement without having to participate in the competitive selection interview process. As you continue to learn, acquire new skills, and gain experience, you can be promoted to a higher-level position.

• Assists the Commission and Department by drafting contracts, administrative rules, legislation, and legal memos / opinions.
• Provides legal advice and counsel to the Commission and MoDOT staff on various legal issues.
• Serves as a member of Chief Counsel's Office central office teams and task forces.
• Primary legal point of contact on legislative matters and counsel with responsibility for contact and advice relating to proposed and existing legislation and governmental relations. Duties include fiscal note responses, amendment drafting as requested by governmental relations staff, legal review, analysis and explanation, legislative legal research, and bill review.
• Accountable for meeting Chief Counsel's Office goals and performance measures.

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Preferred Qualifications

MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Visit our CAREERS page to explore all we have to offer. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for MoDOT, 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.

At MoDOT you will play a key role in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States. We value team players who are open-minded and work well with others to accomplish goals and fulfill our mission of safety, service, and stability. We see the growth of our team members as an investment, both in MoDOT's future and yours. If you're looking for diverse opportunities, challenging work, and a flexible environment, we want to talk to you about joining our winning team. MoDOT operates on shared values and your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values. CLICK HERE to view our mission, values, and tangible results. If you embrace these values, we welcome your application.

cohrmocareers@modot.mo.gov

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