CareerPlan

Deputy County Counselor

Kansas City, MO, USFull-time2026-09-08 → 2026-11-11

Core

Litigation attorney representing Jackson County in civil litigation, defense of claims, and legal guidance for county departments.

Role type

Deputy County Counselor (Civil Litigation)

Builds

Legal defense strategies and advisory guidance for county operations

Domain

Public Sector / Government Law

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Civil litigation, legal advice, employment law, probate law, tax law, 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; provide legal guidance to county departments regarding HR and employment law

Seniority

Mid-level (3-5 years experience)