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• 7/24/08: The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit is looking for smart, hardworking lawyers or recent law school graduates to serve in 2-year clerkships as staff attorneys in St. Louis beginning in August 2009 or earlier. Staff attorneys work under the direction of the Senior Staff Attorney for the court as a whole, primarily preparing legal memoranda and proposed per curiam opinions for cases in which a party is proceeding without an attorney, and for counseled cases that are decided by the court on the briefs. Candidates should excel in legal research and analysis, and should be superior writers who wish to become better writers. Candidates must be willing and able to work with an editor. A demonstrated commitment to justice is desirable. Minimum qualifications for a CL 27, Step 25 level (currently $54,494) are graduation with a J.D. or LL.B. degree from an accredited law school, and one year of specialized experience, which may be satisfied by superior academic performance in law school. Candidates with experience may be placed at a higher level. Qualified candidates are eligible for future promotion. Candidates are being sought on a nationwide basis; must be United States citizens or eligible to work in the United States; must agree to be paid by direct deposit; and are subject to a background check. Applicants should submit cover letter (referencing announcement #2008-02), resume, copy of law school transcript, indication of class rank, unedited writing sample, and a list of three references, either (1) by mail to Senior Staff Attorney, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, 111 South 10th Street, Suite 23.336, St. Louis, Missouri 63102, or (2) via email to angela_schardan@ca8.uscourts.gov (all documents must be submitted in PDF format). Only resumes received by October 31, 2008, are assured consideration.
• 7/24/08: The Missouri Public Service Commission is seeking an attorney for the position of Regulatory Law Judge. This is a quasi-judicial, administrative law judge position that requires the ability to preside over adversarial hearings which may last from 1-15 consecutive days on the record, which will routinely involve from 10-80 complex economic, engineering, and accounting issues, which include a minimum of 3 but often more than 10 or 12 adverse parties, and in which the amount in dispute will often be millions of dollars. In addition to presiding over complex litigation, the successful candidate will independently control a docket of cases from the Telecommunications, Electric, Gas, Water and Sewer industries and review extensive pleadings, written expert testimony, briefs, and other case-related documents in the preparation of final Commission orders. The judge must work effectively within a panel of 7 other judges and for a 5-member Commission. This requires the ability to provide sound legal analysis and well-drafted documents under demanding deadlines. Qualifications: 5 years of experience in administrative law, regulatory law or government practice is required. Applicant must be a member of the Missouri Bar, demonstrate excellent reasoning and writing skills and possess strong computer skills. Starting salary range: $55,548, with a potential increase following successful completion of a probationary period. To be considered for this position, please send application, resume, a copy of transcripts, legal writing sample and references by August 8, 2008 to MO Public Service Commission, Reference AJ010808, P.O. Box 360, Jefferson City, MO 65102. For additional information, visit www.psc.mo.gov.
• 7/14/08: The Missouri Department of Revenue General Counsel’s Office has an immediate opening for a Missouri-licensed attorney to provide counsel to the Department in contract, personnel, and other administrative matters. Duties are primarily transactional but occasionally involve litigation. Experience in contract review is preferred. The position is located in Jefferson City. Salary range: $45,467-55,396 depending on experience, and position includes excellent state benefits. This is not an entry-level position. Send resume (including personal and professional references) and short writing sample to: General Counsel’s Office, Department of Revenue, PO Box 475, Jefferson City, MO 65105, or e-mail to Darlene.Oliver@dor.mo.gov.
• 7/14/08: The Missouri Department of Insurance, Financial Institutions, and Professional Registration seeks a Legal Counsel to the Missouri State Board of Nursing. Salary Range: $45,000-50,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience. The primary duty of this position will be to litigate cases before the Administrative Hearing Commission. Other duties: 1) provide Board and administrative staff with general legal counsel on regulatory matters and the administration of the board; 2) insure compliance with federal and state laws regarding programs; 3) provide legal counsel to board and its advisory committees and commissions to insure compliance with laws affecting day-to-day operations of a government agency, ranging from personnel and budget issues to Sunshine Law requests; 4) draft complaints, settlement agreements and orders as directed by Board; 5) serve as Legal Advisor to the Board in Disciplinary Hearings; 6) coordinate work with Department and Division Counsel, contract counsel and Attorney General’s office; 7) perform other related duties as assigned. Examples of Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 1) ability to assume substantial responsibility; 2) ability to effectively communicate, negotiate and cooperate with varied individuals, including other attorneys, licensees, and public; 3) possess skills for presenting and arguing cases in court and/or administrative hearings; must maintain working relationships with court officials and client agencies; 4) require minimum supervision in finishing assignments; 5) be self-motivated and show initiative; 6) exercise good organizational and time-management skills; 7) demonstrate a positive attitude and a desire to learn as well as a willingness to do all responsibilities of the position; 8) be able to work alone and as a member of a team; 9) possess good legal research skills; 9) be able to use a personal computer for word processing, scheduling, messaging and researching; 9) ability to demonstrate regular and predictable attendance. Experience and Training Qualifications (the following represents the minimum experience and education preferred. Equivalent substitution will be permitted in case of deficiencies in either experience or education.): 1) JD from an accredited university; 2) admission to the Missouri Bar; 3) 2 years of legal experience; 4) experience practicing before the Administrative Hearing Commission preferred, but not required. Please send cover letter, resume and three professional references to: Missouri State Board of Nursing, Attn: Mikeal Louraine, P.O. Box 656, Jefferson City, MO 65102; (573) 751-0075 (fax); mike.louraine@pr.mo.gov. Applications must be postmarked by July 31, 2008.
• 7/14/08: The Joint Committee on Legislative Research seeks an Executive Director. This is a temporary, full-time position to work with an appointed task force on the recodification of the Missouri criminal code. Knowledge and experience with the Missouri court system and the Missouri Revised Statutes are essential. Applicants must have excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as analytical and research skills. Individuals must be detail-oriented and able to organize effectively, maintain confidentiality, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment under a deadline. The position requires some travel and evenings. Send resume and cover letter by July 28, 2008 to Joint Committee on Legislative Research, Attn: Personnel, Room 117A, State Capitol, 201 West Capital Avenue, Jefferson City, MO 65101.
• 7/8/08: The Missouri Ethics Commission is seeking an Executive Director. This position reports directly to the Commission and is responsible for the daily operation of the Commission. The successful applicant shall perform the duties of the position as set out in the statutes and as delegated by the Commission. A Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, government or related field is required. The applicant must have a minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience. Knowledge of state government, state budgets, personnel policies, campaign finance laws and lobbying laws is beneficial. The successful applicant must have the ability to work with various groups and individuals; must interact with numerous state agencies and political subdivisions, and must be able to present the Commission's position in a clear and concise manner. Salary is commensurate with experience. Send application, cover letter and resume by August 1, 2008 to Personnel Section, Missouri Ethics Commission, P.O. Box 1254 Jefferson City, MO 65102. An employment application is available at http://www.mec.mo.gov/Ethics/GeneralInfo/GenInfoPDF/MEC_Job_App.pdf
• 7/7/08: The United States Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR), in Kansas City is looking for a person interested in ensuring equal access to education and promoting educational excellence throughout the nation. It has an opening for a Supervisory General Attorney (Civil Rights), Job Announcement #RVII-08-001. Series & Grede: GS-0905-14. Salary range: $91,781-119,314. Major duties: The individual serves as a Supervisory General Attorney (Team Leader). The position leads and participates on a compliance and enforcement team that supports the mission of the Department and OCR’s Strategic Plan. The applicant provides team and program leadership in planning and conducting compliance investigations and reviews, proactive enforcement activities, and provision of technical assistance. The work includes conducting extremely complex complaint investigations that are likely to result in major precedent-setting decisions, and the team leader provides expert testimony in an administrative hearing or subsequent court action. The team leader plans and assigns work, assures quality and quantity requirements are met, evaluates performance, deals with officials from other units in the organization, advises management officials at higher levels on group complaints, affects disciplinary actions, recommends personnel actions, and promotes team building. The team leader provides technical assistance and functions as a coach or mentor to subordinate team members to promote their professional development and growth. The team leader approaches assignments from a legal perspective. The team leader ensures the soundness of the legal basis underlying the team’s complaint investigations, compliance reviews, and proactive enforcement activities. The team leader also advises the team on the interpretation of legal standards and regulations and the application of OCR policy. Qualifications: at least 4 years of progressively responsible experience gained in the legal field, and thorough knowledge of government-wide statutes, rules, regulations, precedent cases and opinions, and administrative law, legislative, and regulatory processes. Applicants must have legal experience with education civil rights law, experience in writing and editing legal documents, and the ability to effectively manage staff. Applicants must be graduates of ABA-accredited law schools and members in good standing of the Bar of any American state, territory, District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico. Applicants must be United States citizens. To apply, send resume or Optional Form 612, a legal writing sample, and a copy of current Bar membership to Bill Dittmeier, United States Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 8930 Ward Parkway, Suite 2037, Kansas City, MO 64114. Questions may be directed to Mr. Dittmeier at (816) 268-0550 or Bill.Dittmeier@ed.gov. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS resume builder to speed the application process. For more information, visit www.usajobs.com. Application deadline: July 25, 2008.
• 6/23/08: Mid-size St. Louis firm seeks an associate with interest in employment litigation from the defense perspective. The candidate should have 2-4 years of experience in business litigation. Please submit resume to P.O. Box 31901, St. Louis, MO 63131.
• 6/19/08: Trust Administrative Officer sought to perform service and fulfillment activities to meet trust client needs and expectations; to serve as a trust product expert who acts as an additional point of contact for clients and/or as a backup for trust officers; and to focus on providing clients with high quality trust administrative services. A secondary responsibility is identifying new business opportunities from existing book of business. The selected applicant will work in tandem with GWIM partners’ sales and service teams to ensure a coordinated approach to trust administration as part of overall client service strategy by: 1) Providing proactive client service/ administration/ operations, liaising with trust officer to manage communications with clients as appropriate; 2) Partnering with trust officer to respond effectively and timely to client fiduciary inquiries, communicating independently or in conjunction with GWIM partners’ sales and service teams as appropriate; 3) Identifying problems and resolving them effectively and in a timely manner, informing internal partners and the client as appropriate. Involves trust officer as appropriate; 4) Coordinating management of all non-financial assets with respective internal units; 5) Identifying cross-selling opportunities by listening to client questions/service requests, monitoring transaction activity and communicating such to trust officer as appropriate. The selected applicant will fully responsible for trust administration of assigned book, including but not limited to: account opening, additions, maintenance, and closing: asset monitoring/maintenance; cash management; clearing exceptions; compliance oversight of account; discretionary distributions; fee processing; financial transactions; non-discretionary distributions; questions and complaints; regulatory reporting; ticklers; and coordinating tax return preparation. The selected applicant will be fully accountable for compliance and risk management activities related to the ongoing service and administration of accounts in the assigned book of business, including but not limited to: 1) Clearing identified account/asset exceptions, and partnering with assistant, TAS, Trust Operations and/or other specialists as appropriate; 2) Preparing and presenting account reviews and Reg 9 information to AIRC Committee; and 3) Risk management reporting. The selected applicant will also obtain and maintain current client information and any other critical information necessary to successfully manage fiduciary relationship; maintain knowledge of client relationships and update client information systems as necessary; and perform other duties as necessary to support achievement of organizational objectives. Qualifications 1) MBA/JD or equivalent work experience (2-3 years of trust and fiduciary administration related experience); 2) Working knowledge of the interpretation and practical application of document provision, trust and estate law, taxes, investments, and the legal framework of trust administration; 3) Able to fully understand and follow the terms of governing documents; 4) Demonstrated accuracy and completeness in all tasks, and follows up as appropriate; 5) Investment or portfolio background a plus; 6) Excellent organizational, prioritization and time management skills, detailed oriented, with good follow-up skills; 7) Demonstrated ability to communicate complex issues in a clear, understandable manner; 8) Dedication to delivering excellent customer service; 9) Able to develop trust, rapport and respect with clients and team members; 10) Ability to take ownership for solving problems and make sound decisions within area of responsibility; 11) Ability to use active listening skills to identify the source of client problems/concerns and exercise sound judgment to navigate to resolution or escalate as appropriate; 12) Able to work independently in a multi-task environment while demonstrating effective teamwork with assigned trust officer(s) and other associates; 13) Computer literate, particularly in Excel, Word and Outlook. Prefer in depth knowledge of PACE; 14) Able to operate within Bank Compliance and Governance policies and procedures; 15) Completion of Cannon Trust school or the equivalent preferred; 16) CTFA or CFP preferred. For more information, please visit www.bankofamerica.com/careers/wealthmanagement.
• 6/18/08: Berger, Cohen & Brandt, L.C., a Clayton law firm, seeks an Associate Attorney. Applicants must be licensed in Missouri and have 4+ years of experience in transactional work including general corporate practice, taxation, and estate planning. Salary is commensurate with experience. To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Guy Brandt at gbrandt@bcbslaw.com.
• 6/17/08: Legal Aid of Western Missouri (LAWMO) is seeking a full-time licensed attorney to supervise its Kansas City public benefits unit which includes Medicaid denials and appeals, food stamp benefits, and other public benefit-related issues. Prior supervisory experience is preferred. Starting salary $38,700+, depending on experience, and excellent fringe benefits. Send resume to Gregg Lombardi, Interim Executive Director, Legal Aid of Western Missouri, 1125 Grand Boulevard., Suite 1900, Kansas City, MO 64016.
• 6/17/08: Carmody MacDonald seeks an associate to join its growing transactional practice. Candidates should be 0-3 years out of law school and possess an interest in general corporate practice. All candidates should have strong academic credentials, a willingness to accept responsibility, and a willingness to share in the firm’s commitment to client service, professional excellence, and teamwork. Send resume, law school transcript, and writing sample to Heather Lawyer, Recruiting Coordinator, Carmody MacDonald P.C., 120 South Central Avenue, Suite 1800, St. Louis, MO 63105; hsl@carmodymacdonald.com.
• 6/9/08: The Missouri Housing Development Commission seeks a Staff Attorney to perform independent legal and housing development-related work under the supervision and direction of the Director of Rental Production. This is a non-supervisory position. Duties: 1) Work closely with underwriters, architects, accountants, legal staff and other professionals to facilitate the production of rental housing; 2) Review and draft legal documents including but not limited to real estate documents and memoranda; 3) Review and comment on due diligence; 4) Assist in coordination of real estate closings; 5) Perform legal research, including but not limited to researching and analyzing law sources such as statutes, regulations, recorded judicial or regulatory decisions, legal articles, treaties, constitutions, and legal codes; Assist in preparation of memoranda generated to advise General Counsel on questions regarding single and multi-family lending, Low Income Housing Tax Credits, HUD regulations, general contract matters and other Missouri State law issues. Applicants must have outstanding academic credentials, including a JD and current and continuous membership in the Missouri Bar. It is preferred that candidates possess 3 years of experience in the affordable housing practice area. If not, the candidate must have 5 years of experience in a real estate practice. MHDC may consider nonconforming applications on a case-by-case basis. Send resume and salary history/requirements to Scottie Pennington, 3435 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64111; spennington@mhdc.com.
• 6/4/08: Fox Galvin, LLC, seeks an associate attorney to join its sophisticated litigation practice with 2-4 years of litigation experience. This position will be in the class action/commercial litigation department with some environmental litigation work. Candidate must have: 1) Strong academic credentials; 2) Excellent writing skills; 3) Missouri License; Illinois a plus. The candidate must be capable of doing sophisticated legal and technical work. Fox Galvin has a comprehensive benefit package in addition to the competitive compensation and bonus program. The firm also offers a business casual work environment. Interested candidates should e-mail or mail resume to Sherry L. Hurst, Fox Galvin, LLC, One South Memorial Drive, 12th Floor, St. Louis, MO 63102; shurst@foxgalvin.com.
• 6/3/08: Brown & James seeks an associate to work in practice groups handling business litigation, professional liability, intellectual property/software litigation, and employment litigation. Qualifications: 1-4 years of experience in litigation, excellent research/writing skills and academic credentials. Salary is based upon experience. Send resume, writing sample, and transcript to Steven H. Schwartz, sschwartz@bjpc.com.
• 5/27/08: AV-rated Columbia firm seeks associate. Experience is preferred. The firm is engaged in all aspects of civil practice. Replies will be held in confidence. Send resume to Sue Fuller at Brown, Willbrand, Simon, Powell & Lewis, PC, 601 East Broadway, Suite 203, P.O. Box 1304, Columbia, MO 65205 or email sfuller@bwsplaw.com.
• 5/27/08: General practice firm in Warrensburg seeks to add attorney for partner-track position. Applicants should be licensed to practice law in Missouri and have 3 or more years of legal experience. Please send cover letter and resume with references to Douglas Harris, Harris and Harris, LLC, 206 North Holden Street, Warrensburg, MO 64093 or fax to (660) 747-8149.
• 5/23/08: Associate Lawyer wanted: high-profile regional criminal defense and personal injury firm seeks street-savvy, ready-for-court litigator for immediate court exposure and trial experience. Applicants must be astute with computers and self-starters. The position provides excellent pay and benefits. Reply by facsimile only with resume and references at (636) 933-2802.
• 5/15/08: The Hawthorn Foundation, a non-partisan, non-profit organization focused on supporting economic development in Missouri through various initiatives, is seeking a part-time Executive Director to manage administrative matters related to foundation operations and to assist with development activities. Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree, outstanding verbal and written communication skills, exceptional attention to detail, and experience in the practice of economic development or the formulation of economic development public policy. It is expected that this position will require 10- 20 hours of service per week, although some weeks will require full-time service. Salary range is $40,000-60,000, dependent upon experience. Please email resumes and cover letters to Shelby Neal at neal@silveroakstrategies.com.
• 5/13/08: Ford, Parshall & Baker LLC seeks a Missouri-licensed attorney with 0-2 years of experience to work in its commercial litigation department. Duties will include daily courtroom appearances, trials, and statewide travel. Strong organizational skills, a dedication to excellence, strong written and oral communication skills, and the ability to travel are required. Lateral transfers with experience are desired; however, May 2008 law graduates sitting for the July Bar Exam will be considered. IT/computer experience is also desired. Salary is commensurate with experience. Please submit resume, law school transcript, and salary requirements to Ed Guinn, Ford, Parshall & Baker LLC, 3210 Bluff Creek Dr., Columbia, MO 65201.
• 5/1/08: Polsinelli Shalton Flanigan Suelthaus PC is looking for a litigation associate with an emphasis in creditors' rights and financial transactions matters for its Kansas City office. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience, superior academic credentials, and strong research and writing skills. To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to Kelly Green, Director of Recruiting, 700 W. 47th St, Suite1000, Kansas City, MO 64112 or via email to kgreen@polsinelli.com.
• 5/1/08: SAVVIS Communications Corporation seeks a Corporate Counsel. This is an exciting in-house technology Corporate Counsel opportunity with global leader in IT infrastructure services. Based at the company’s headquarters in St. Louis, and reporting to the Vice-President & Assistant General Counsel, this position provides legal support to sales and other business unit clients through general commercial advice, contract review, drafting and negotiation. Duties: 1) Assists with other commercial legal matters as necessary; 2) Ensures the delivery of quality, timely, appropriate, and practical legal advice to the corporation is timely and appropriate. Requirements: 1) JD or LLB from an accredited law school; 2) licensed to practice law: 3) able to work in St. Louis; 4) has at least 5 years of relevant experience; 5) has Microsoft Office expertise. If interested, please visit http://www.savvis.net/corp/Careers/index.htm and apply online.