Assistant General Counsel

State of Missouri
Kansas City, Missouri United States  View Map
Posted: Oct 02, 2025
  • Salary: $80,000.00-$89,999.92 per Year USD
  • Salary Top:89999
  • Full Time
  • Accounting and Finance
  • Administration and Management
  • Clerical and Administrative Support
  • Legal Services
  • Municipal or County Clerk
  • Job Description

    The Missouri Department of Mental Health is seeking to fill a vacancy for an Assistant General Counsel position. Attorney caseload may be throughout the state but is anticipated to be concentrated in the Western geographic region and may extend to the Northwestern, South and Southwestern geographic area of Missouri. Office for this position is located in Kansas City.

    The base salary offered for this position ranges from $80,000.00 to $89,999.92 annually, commensurate with education and experience. If the selected candidate is eligible for a pay differential, such as retention pay, the total salary may exceed that is listed in this posting.

    This is a highly responsible position, reporting to the Department General Counsel. The Assistant General Counsel responsibilities for this position may include:

    • Assisting and advising assigned facilities in personnel matters, including but not limited to: employee leave and discipline issues; other federal and state agency inquiries and representing the facility in mediation when scheduled; union matters including representing the facility at arbitration when scheduled; and representing the facility before the DMH administrative hearings officer.
    • Filing guardianships for DMH clients, including handling any hearings before the courts.
    • Filing applications and representing assigned facilities before the courts in forensic matters, including but not limited to matters pertaining to: juvenile proceedings; conditional releases of individuals determined not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect (NGRI); commitment of individuals determined not competent to proceed; participating in forensic meetings and review of records in advance of such meetings.
    • In addition, the Assistant General Counsel assists the General Counsel with all legal matters affecting the Department, which includes responding to subpoenas; research, review, and drafting of various documents, contract, policies and advisory opinions relating to the
    • Department, and other matters as assigned.
    • Periodic travel may be required.


    (1) Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited school of law and a current license to practice law in the State of Missouri; (2) two or more years of professional legal experience, experience in administrative law, employment law and mental health or health care law, preferred; (3) communicate effectively, orally and in writing; and (4) maintain a high standard of ethics and professionalism.

    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 .

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  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • State of Missouri
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    Build the Missouri of tomorrow.

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    Join a group of innovative team members focused on driving the State of Missouri forward. As public servants, our team members have the opportunity to produce work that is both lasting and important. This work serves to protect families, communities, and our natural resources.

     No matter where you are in your career, whether entry level or senior level, a career with the State of Missouri will challenge you to grow both personally and professionally. Though one employer, there is no shortage of exciting opportunities as there are many career paths you may take within the State. If you are searching for a job that transforms lives, including your own, a career with the State of Missouri is the perfect fit!

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