Regional Counsel - Central District

Note for internal applicants: Successful candidates already at rates above the posted salary will be evaluated on an individual basis to determine final salary outcome.

Job Location: Central District Office, 1511 Missouri Boulevard, Jefferson City, MO

Why you’ll love this position:

The regional counsel supervises and directs legal activities of the Regional Counsel Office.

What you’ll do:

• Accountable for meeting Chief Counsel's Office goals and performance measures.
• Litigates cases in the practice areas of risk management or "dangerous condition" of public property claims and acquisition of property rights using the eminent domain process; controls case inventory; monitors cases to ensure proper prioritization, preparation, and timely prosecution; conducts arbitrations, jury trials, hearing, briefs and argues cases to the appellate courts; reviews trial reports and settlement requests; and exercises settlement authority as delegated by the chief counsel.
• Recommends appropriate staffing levels to the chief counsel; supervises and directs the work of professional and
  
  support staff; evaluates performance and makes recommendations on employment, promotion, transfer, disciplinary
  
  action, and discharge consistent with equal employment opportunity principles and the department's affirmative action
  
  plan.
• Trains staff in trial preparation, technique, and substantive law and monitors work progress.
• Ensures timely compliance with all performance development requirements and all reporting requirements, including time sheets, expense accounts, audit reports, case reports, trial reports, and justifications for settlements.

All you need for success:

Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctor Degree.
• Membership in good standing with the Missouri Bar Association.
• Provide appropriate and timely legal advice on various legal matters and policies as requested.
• Litigation experience regarding condemnation/inverse condemnation and tort liability cases.

Special Working Conditions:

• Maintain attorney-client privilege.
• Supervise attorney, paralegal and executive assistant staff.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to develop and cultivate communications and relationships with MoDOT district and division staff in order to ensure competent and reliable legal representation.

More reasons to love this position:

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.

If you have questions about this position, please contact: cohrmocareers@modot.mo.gov

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• State of Missouri

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