Chief Deputy County Counselor - Litigation
Company websitejacksongov.org (Jackson County, Missouri, opens in new tab)
Base salary $118,500 to $165,000
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Kansas City, MO
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- LocationKansas City, MO
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (45 min ago) · observed since
About this job
It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
Department: County Counselor
Grade: 360NM
Salary: $118,500 - $165,000/year
Job Duties:
- Responsible for providing litigation training and education to associates within the office; responsible for all litigation matters pending within the Office of the County Counselor.
- Prosecutes and defends suits on behalf of the County before the courts and administrative tribunals of the State of Missouri and its political subdivisions and in all federal courts and administrative bodies.
- Prosecutes and defends on behalf of the County all civil appeals to appellate courts such as the Missouri Court of Appeals, the Missouri Supreme Court, and the United States Court. The work consists principally of the perfection of the record in the appeals to court, researching and drafting legal briefs, and verbal arguments before the court
Minimum Qualifications:
- Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university of law.
- Seven years of responsible experience in municipal, and civil or criminal law.
- Must be a member of the Missouri Bar Association
- Must submit to and pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
Source: Jackson County, Missouri on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($118,500) is above 13% of the 1,630 Legal roles nationwide listed on this site. Their median floor is $162,905; the middle half runs from $130,488 to $200,000.
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- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-07-30
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: Kansas City, MO
Salary: $118,500 - $165,000/year
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