Assistant Attorney General - Labor Section - St. Louis
Missouri Attorney General - Saint Louis, MO
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About the position
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.
Responsibilities
- Defend the State in workers' compensation claims.
- Provide general counsel and litigation services for the Missouri State Treasurer and the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations.
- Prosecute cases involving fraud and noncompliance with the Missouri Workers' Compensation Act.
- Handle litigation from case initiation through appeal.
- Engage in administrative practices including workers' compensation and appearances before state agencies.
- Review investigations.
Requirements
- Licensed to practice law in Missouri or eligible for a temporary license (Rule 8.06).
- Hearing and deposition experience.
- Experience in handling pre-filing investigation, discovery, motion practice, and appeals.
- Ability to draft documents and correspondence.
- Experience in resolving claims by settlement.
- Familiarity with state court.
- Commitment to public service.
- Excellent legal writing and oral advocacy skills.
Benefits
- Excellent health insurance plans available at very reasonable monthly premiums.
- State retirement pension and deferred compensation.
- Eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
- Annual conference and trainings.
- Bar licensing fees and parking provided.
- Additional training may be approved if needed.
