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Job Description
Salary Range: $80,000 - $100,000
The salary indicated represents a base pay rate. If the candidate selected is eligible for a years-of-service pay differential, it will be added to the total compensation. A pay differential does not raise the base pay.
This position may be filled at the Legal Counsel or Senior Counsel level.
Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. This position may be filled before the job closing date.
Job Location: This position is located at the Harry S Truman State Office Building, 301 W High Street, Jefferson City, Missouri.
Why is the work you do in this position important to Missouri?
This is a fantastic opportunity for a quality attorney who desires a good career in state government. You will work with a team of attorneys and staff in a collaborative, supportive environment providing legal assistance to the Department on a wide range of issues including compliance and enforcement of Missouri’s insurance laws and regulations. This legal work assists the Department in protecting consumers and ensuring a level playing field for insurance companies.- Represent the Department at administrative hearings and in court proceedings.
- Prepare pleadings and documents related to assigned cases.
- Draft orders, legal memoranda, and other documents necessary to the operation of the Department.
- Assist in the investigation of licensees and prosecute licensing actions.
- Draft, edit, and/or summarize proposed legislation and regulations related to insurance.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Graduation from an accredited law school and membership with good standing in the Missouri Bar. Candidates with judicial clerkship experience or other experience in administrative law and litigation, insurance law, prior government service, or related fields are encouraged to apply.
Employment in this position may qualify individuals for the provisions under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, 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 .
If you have questions about this position, please contact:
The Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance, Human Resources Section at HR@insurance.mo.gov . -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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State of Missouri
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