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Deputy County Counselor

Kansas City, MO, US💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-08 → 2026-09-27

Core

Lead civil litigation for Jackson County, including prosecution and defense of claims, and provide legal guidance to county departments on HR and employment law.

Role type

Deputy County Counselor (Civil Litigation & Legal Advisor)

Builds

Legal defense strategies, litigation outcomes, and policy guidance for county operations

Domain

Public Sector / Government Law

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Civil litigation, legal advice, employment law, probate court proceedings, board hearings

Preferred skills

None stated

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Initiate and prosecute civil litigation on behalf of the county; defend civil claims brought against the county; handle Merit Commission cases and Board of Equalization hearings; manage civil commitments in probate court; provide legal and HR guidance to county staff

Seniority

Mid-level professional

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