Assistant Attorney General - Financial Services Section

Assistant Attorney GeneralFinancial Services Section ~ SpringfieldThe Missouri Attorney General's Office is actively seeking attorneys with excellent credentials for an Assistant Attorney General position in the Financial Services Section, Recovery Unit in Springfield.The Financial Services Section is comprised of the Recovery Unit and Child Support Unit. Both units perform important work to protect the interests of Missourians. The Recovery Unit works to collect money owed to the State of Missouri. It represents more than 40 state agencies, departments, divisions, and boards, including other sections of the Attorney General's Office, in a variety of matters ranging from Medicaid reimbursement to breach of contract actions. Attorneys in the Recovery Unit practice primarily in state circuit court, but also appear before the Missouri Courts of Appeal, the Administrative Hearing Commission and federal bankruptcy court. This position offers an excellent opportunity to get into the courtroom.The position may involve intermittent daytime travel within Missouri.For more information on the Financial Services section please click here:https://ago.mo.gov/divisions/financial-services/Preferred experience/skills:Excellent legal writing and oral advocacyFamiliarity with state court rules and proceduresCommitment to public serviceInterest or background in administrative law and probateHealth, vision, dental, and life insurance plans, state pension, and deferred compensation available.Candidates must be licensed to practice law in Missouri. Candidates with relevant experience and education will be considered for an interview.Salary is commensurate with experience.EOE