Administrative Assistant - Special Counsel and Privacy
The Division of Legal Services (DLS) has an opening for an Administrative Assistant located in the Jefferson City, Missouri area.
Job Posting Number: 4100 8889052
Semi-Monthly Salary: The current rate for this position is $1,607.80 . Individual(s) selected for this position may receive a higher rate based on a pay differential (e.g. shift, or time-of-service pay).
Annual Salary: $38,587.12
Job Location: This position will be located in the Broadway State Office Building at 221 W. High Street, Room 230, Jefferson City MO. All internal promotional applicants are encouraged to apply as there may be alternate office space available.
Why you’ll love this position: Are you passionate about public service? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of Missouri children and families? Join our team of professionals providing administrative support to attorneys that represent the Department of Social Services (DSS) in court, with special focus on permanency including reunification with a parent, guardianship, termination of parental rights/adoption, and other planned permanent living arrangements. At DLS, you’ll enjoy collaborating as part of a diverse team of attorneys and legal support staff located in offices all around the state.
What you’ll do: This professional-level administrative support position is responsible for a wide range of complex functions supporting the needs of the Special Counsel and Privacy and Records Management Units. The Administrative Assistant provides direct support to the Units’ executive leadership team and ensures high-level coordination across operational, legal, and administrative functions. In addition to providing direct support, the duties of this position include assisting in statewide management and oversight of the unit’s contracting needs; tracking and compiling data and other metrics; generating reports; and assisting in other activities to support the overall performance and direction of the units. This position reports directly to the Chief of Privacy.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires three or more years of administrative experience in a professional office setting, or an associate degree in a business operations or support field with at least one year of related experience. Must be proficient in Microsoft 365 and able to learn additional software programs. Familiarity with standard office equipment, strong organizational and time‑management skills, and excellent written and verbal communication are essential. Candidates should demonstrate professionalism and a customer‑service‑focused approach. Experience in legal support is preferred.
Lack of post‐secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.
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 Joyce Luebbering at Joyce.Luebbering@dss.mo.gov. If you experience accessibility issues while applying, please contact Courtney Hall at Courtney.A.Hall@dss.mo.gov or call 573-526-0416.
Recruitment Area : All qualified applicants.
Application Deadline : May 7, 2026
