City of Columbia, Missouri, Human Resource Department
P.O. Box 6015, Howard Building, 600 E. Broadway
Columbia, Missouri 65205-6015    573.874.7235

Announcement Date: 11/06/2009

    DEPARTMENT / DIVISION:      Law
Work is performed under the managerial direction of the City Counselor. This is advanced professional work involving the rendering of legal services on behalf of the City. This employee manages the City Prosecutor Division of the Law Department and actively prosecutes cases involving municipal ordinance violations. The employee must be able to handle an extremely high caseload and must be able to work with a high degree of independence. This employee works primarily Monday-Friday during normal business hours, but must be available to work at other times when necessary. In addition, this employee is on call on nights, weekends, and holidays.

    PARTIAL LISTING OF MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from an accredited law school and four years of experience in the practice of law, preferably public sector law; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which would provide the following knowledge, skills, and abilities: Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of the legal profession. Thorough knowledge of legal research and the investigation, preparation, and presentation of cases in court or other formal litigation. Thorough knowledge of legal office procedures and practices. Thorough knowledge of legal procedures involved in enforcing various codes and ordinances. Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to prepare and render legal opinions. Ability to handle trial and appellate litigations. Excellent work history and attendance record. Considerable knowledge of effective supervisory and effective managerial methods, practices and techniques; Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, assign and evaluate the work of assistant city prosecutors, law clerks, and administrative assistants to maximize division effectiveness. Excellent work history and attendance record. Possession of a valid Missouri license to practice law.

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Individuals needing accommodation to apply may call 573.874.7235
TTY: 711 (MO RELAY)
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA IS A MERIT, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:    MALE / FEMALE

THE CITY OF COLUMBIA REQUIRES PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING

The City of Columbia participates in the federal E-Verify work authorization program

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