Please note: The salary range listed in this job description is a base salary. Applicants eligible for years-of-service adjustments or shift differentials may exceed salary range listed above.
Job Location: This position will be located at 205 Jefferson St., Jefferson City, MO 65101.
- Manage and coordinate all Sunshine Law requests and other record requests, including emails and records searches, tracking, and meeting deadlines.
- Assist the Chief Counsel in advising the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education by researching and responding to internal and external inquiries relating to case law, legislation, regulations, and federal and state statutes.
- Represent the Agency with stakeholders when the Chief Counsel is unavailable.
- Provide guidance to the Department on the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
- Act as primary resource for records retention management and related questions.
- Assist in administrative rule review and act as Department resource for rule drafting and filing questions.
- Develop training materials and conduct legal presentations to staff and stakeholders and, where appropriate, seeking CLE credit.
- Demonstrate regular, reliable, and engaged attendance.
Minimum Qualifications
Full job description available upon request.
- Graduated from an accredited law school with Juris Doctorate.
- Member of the Missouri Bar in good standing or able to attain a license to practice law in the state of Missouri within six months of being hired.
Preferred Qualifications
- Minimum two years’ experience in state government, legal or closely-related policy experience.
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: hr@dese.mo.gov.
Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you have special needs addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Human Resources at (573) 751-9619, through Missouri Relay System at (800) 735-2966, or via email at hr@dese.mo.gov.
Notice of Non-Discrimination: The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, mental or physical disability, or any other basis prohibited by statute in its programs and activities. Inquiries related to department programs and to the location of services, activities, and facilities that are accessible by persons with disabilities may be directed to the Jefferson State Office Building, Director of Civil Rights Compliance and MOA Coordinator (Title VI/Title VII/Title IX/504/ADA/ADAAA/Age Act/GINA/USDA Title VI), 2nd Floor, 205 Jefferson Street, P.O. Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480; telephone number 573-522-1775 or TTY 800-735-2966; fax number 573-522-4883; email civilrights@dese.mo.gov.
To Our Applicants with Disabilities: For assistance with any phase of the Department process, please notify the Director of Human Resources at (573) 751-9619. Reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate special needs. TTY/TDD Relay Missouri service (800) 735-2966.
Notice to Applicants: The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is unable to sponsor applicants in their application for work visas through INS. If you have questions, please contact Human Resources.
