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Month: February 2024
City of Columbia Job Opening
Assistant City Counselor
$88,974/yr -$109,438/yr; Commensurate w/Training & Experience
The City of Columbia, Missouri is hiring an Assistant City Counselor. The purpose of this job is to provide legal services and advice on diverse areas of municipal law to the city, including city management, staff, elected officials, and board and commission members. Researches and creates contracts, legal documents and opinions and represents the City in litigation, administrative hearings and other civil matters before courts, administrative agencies and other forums. This position is in the Counselor/Civil Division. This is advanced professional work that requires the ability to communicate complex ideas effectively, both orally and in writing. A thorough knowledge of legal issues affecting local government is required. Juris Doctorate from accredited program required. 3 years’ legal experience is required; experience in local government or public sector law experience preferred. Other relevant work experience or training may substitute for legal experience. Missouri Bar license required. HOURS: Generally Monday – Friday; 8am.-5pm Occasional evenings and weekends. For a complete job description and application go to www.gocomojobs.com. Position is open until filled. The preferred application date is March 1, 2024.