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Attorney Intern - Court En Banc
Salary
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Location
Family Court - 105 South Central Avenue, Clayton, MO
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
2026-00300
Department
Judicial Administration - Court En Banc
Opening Date
08/14/2026
Closing Date
8/24/2026 11:59 PM Central
Description
St. Louis County Court En Banc isis looking for a motivated individual to join their team as an Attorney Intern. The Attorney Intern will assist attorneys as they litigate criminal and civil cases in trial courts, conduct legal research and provide legal counsel. This is a 2-year term limited position with an expected start date of August 2027.
The typical starting salary is $30.54 hourly. Additionally, we offer a competitive benefits package and a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy. To learn more about these and other County benefits, please visit: Competitive Benefits - St. Louis County Website.
St. Louis County Government is a qualified agency for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program managed by the Federal Government. For more information regarding this program, please visit https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.
Examples of Duties
Provide research assistance to the Associate Circuit and Circuit Court judges or Assessor by analyzing and researching case law, statutes, ordinances and/or rules, and summarizing and reporting findings in legal memoranda concerning cases before them.
Present appropriate written or oral recommendations for resolution of legal questions posed concerning cases before the judges and prepare orders, judgments, findings of fact and conclusions of law for the judges signatures.
Analyze pleadings, motions, briefs and evidence, and apply legal principles to specific circumstances of cases.
Assist Associate Circuit and Circuit judges on the bench and in chambers during the course of a trial or hearing.
Compile references on laws and decisions necessary for legal determinations.
Periodically evaluate the merit of petitions for writs of habeas corpus.
Confer with the Associate Circuit and Circuit Court judges or Assessor to explain legal research followed and recommendations made for resolution.
Draft and review legislation to ensure the passage of valid ordinances and resolutions.
Perform other duties as required or assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must possess a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school (at the time of employment begins) and have eligibility to sit for the Missouri Bar Exam.
Possession of a valid Missouri Board of Law Examiner membership card within 18 months of employment.
Additional Information
SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT: A selection committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant which will include recentness and appropriateness of the applicants education and experience, answers to the supplemental questions, results of employment references investigated and any other appropriate information available. The selection committee will admit to the interview only those persons who possess the most job related qualifications and may establish admittance criteria beyond the minimum qualifications stated above.
Responses provided to the interview questions listed under the Supplemental Question heading of this posting will comprise 100% of the applicants earned grade. A candidate must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview to be eligible for appointment. Once questions are scored, an email will be sent to the address on file with instructions on how to complete and submit a Conviction Questionnaire. Candidates have 3 days to complete the required questionnaire.
The five top ranking candidates, based on the final grade, will be certified to the Department Director/Appointing Authority who will make the final decision.
All applicants conditionally offered a merit position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Screening will be performed by a reputable clinical laboratory. The cost of screening will be covered by the County.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
HOW TO APPLY: Applicants interested in applying for this position should visit our website at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/stlouis. We only accept On-line applications.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY: The policy of the Civil Service Commission of St. Louis County is to support fair and equitable employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veterans status or political affiliation. Call the Division of Personnel at (314) 615-5429 for more information on this policy.
St. Louis County
Division of Personnel, 7th Floor
Clayton, MO 63105
(314) 615-5429
Relay MO 711 or 800-735-2966
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Fax: (314) 615-7703
www.stlouiscountymo.gov
St. Louis County offers its employees many excellent benefits with paid medical insurance, 20 days of PTO (paid time off) the first year and increasing with seniority, and 11-12 paid holidays. Employees hired for full time employment will participate in the St. Louis County retirement plan where they contribute 4% of their salary to the defined benefit plan with vesting after 7 years. Other benefits include: paid life insurance, a credit union, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, pre-tax premium pay plan, dependent care and medical expense reimbursement plans, and short and long term disability insurance.
In addition to these benefits, as of January 1, 2023, St. Louis County approved up to 480 hours of paid parental leave for eligible employees welcoming new children, either by birth or adoption. The employee can also take up to 80 hours of leave for prenatal care and up to 80 hours for care of the child within the first year.
Please click https://stlouiscountymo.gov/saint-louis-county-missouri-careers/competitive-benefits/to view all of our benefits.
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Have you graduated from an accredited law school or anticipate graduation by the time employment begins in August 2027 with a Juris Doctorate Degree?
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Have you taken or are you eligible to sit for the Missouri Bar exam?
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Why are you interested in working for St. Louis County?
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What are your long term career goals?
Required Question
Employer St. Louis County
Address 41 South Central
7th Floor
St. Louis, Missouri, 63105
Phone 314-615-5429
Website http://www.stlouiscountymo.gov