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Consumer Protection Section ~ Springfield The Missouri Attorney General's Office is seeking attorneys with excellent credentials for an Assistant Attorney General position in the Consumer Protection Section in Springfield. The Consumer Protection Section handles some of the Office's most complex and high-profile civil litigation and criminal prosecutions. Its attorneys prosecute white collar crime charging deceptive business practices as well as stealing, financial exploitation, securities fraud, and identity theft at the state level. Attorneys also bring civil enforcement actions under the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act and seek restraining orders, injunctions, and restitution to protect the health and safety of Missourians, penalize violators, and obtain relief for victims of fraud. The Section also conducts investigations at the state and multistate level, often in connection with other Attorney Generals' Offices and federal partners. The Section handles matters in the areas of privacy, non-profit and charity fraud, the No Call registry, and antitrust. The position may involve intermittent daytime or overnight travel within Missouri. For more information on the Consumer Protection Section please click here: ************************************** Preferred experience/skills: Courtroom, grand jury, and trial experience Handling pre-filing investigation, discovery, motion practice, and depositions Drafting civil petitions and criminal charges Resolving claims by settlement Familiarity with state court rules and procedures, including bankruptcy Commitment to public service Excellent legal writing and oral advocacy Health, 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

Job DescriptionAssistant Attorney General Consumer Protection Section ~ Springfield The Missouri Attorney General's Office is seeking attorneys with excellent credentials for an Assistant Attorney General position in the Consumer Protection Section in Springfield. The Consumer Protection Section handles some of the Office's most complex and high-profile civil litigation and criminal prosecutions. Its attorneys prosecute white collar crime charging deceptive business practices as well as stealing, financial exploitation, securities fraud, and identity theft at the state level. Attorneys also bring civil enforcement actions under the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act and seek restraining orders, injunctions, and restitution to protect the health and safety of Missourians, penalize violators, and obtain relief for victims of fraud. The Section also conducts investigations at the state and multistate level, often in connection with other Attorney Generals' Offices and federal partners. The Section handles matters in the areas of privacy, non-profit and charity fraud, the No Call registry, and antitrust. The position may involve intermittent daytime or overnight travel within Missouri. For more information on the Consumer Protection Section please click here: ************************************** Preferred experience/skills: Courtroom, grand jury, and trial experience Handling pre-filing investigation, discovery, motion practice, and depositions Drafting civil petitions and criminal charges Resolving claims by settlement Familiarity with state court rules and procedures, including bankruptcy Commitment to public service Excellent legal writing and oral advocacy Health, 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 Job Posted by ApplicantPro

Job DescriptionAssistant Attorney General Public Protection Section ~ Springfield The Missouri Attorney General's Office is actively seeking an attorney with excellent credentials to serve as an Assistant Attorney General in the Public Protection Section in Springfield. The Public Protection Section is involved in a wide range of criminal prosecutions at the investigation and trial level throughout Missouri. Our prosecutors are appointed to assist in serious or complex prosecutions at the request of a local prosecutor and by direction of the Governor or are appointed as special prosecutors by a court when local prosecutors have a conflict of interest. The Public Protection Section handles a wide variety of criminal cases, including, but not limited to, assaults, offenses committed against children, homicides. Attorneys will be responsible for plea agreements, motion practice, bench and jury trials, and other duties as assigned. This position will involve intermittent travel within Missouri for meetings, trials, or court appearances. For more information on the Public Protection Section, please click here: ****************************************** Preferred experience/skills: 3 years or more experience in prosecution Jury trial experience Excellent legal writing, oral advocacy, and litigation strategy skills Health, 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 Job Posted by ApplicantPro

Public Protection Section ~ Springfield The Missouri Attorney General's Office is actively seeking an attorney with excellent credentials to serve as an Assistant Attorney General in the Public Protection Section in Springfield. The Public Protection Section is involved in a wide range of criminal prosecutions at the investigation and trial level throughout Missouri. Our prosecutors are appointed to assist in serious or complex prosecutions at the request of a local prosecutor and by direction of the Governor or are appointed as special prosecutors by a court when local prosecutors have a conflict of interest. The Public Protection Section handles a wide variety of criminal cases, including, but not limited to, assaults, offenses committed against children, homicides. Attorneys will be responsible for plea agreements, motion practice, bench and jury trials, and other duties as assigned. This position will involve intermittent travel within Missouri for meetings, trials, or court appearances. For more information on the Public Protection Section, please click here: ****************************************** Preferred experience/skills: 3 years or more experience in prosecution Jury trial experience Excellent legal writing, oral advocacy, and litigation strategy skills Health, 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

Consumer Protection Section ~ St. Louis The Missouri Attorney General's Office is seeking attorneys with excellent credentials for an Assistant Attorney General - Unit Leader position in the Consumer Protection Section in St. Louis. The Consumer Protection Section handles some of the Office's most complex and high-profile civil litigation and criminal prosecutions. Its attorneys prosecute white collar crime charging deceptive business practices as well as stealing, financial exploitation, securities fraud, and identity theft at the state level. Attorneys also bring civil enforcement actions under the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act and seek restraining orders, injunctions, and restitution to protect the health and safety of Missourians, penalize violators, and obtain relief for victims of fraud. The Section also conducts investigations at the state and multistate level, often in connection with other Attorney Generals' Offices and federal partners. The Section handles matters in the areas of privacy, non-profit and charity fraud, the No Call registry, and antitrust. The Unit Leader will be responsible for handling their own caseload from inception to disposition while also managing a group of attorneys; assisting with complex investigations and litigation; and mentoring junior attorneys. The position will involve intermittent daytime or overnight travel within Missouri. The ideal candidate will have: * 5 years' experience as a practicing attorney * Jury trial experience * Management or mentorship experience * A knowledge of Missouri state court practice * Experience prosecuting criminal cases or handling state court civil litigation, ideally on the plaintiff's side * Exceptional educational and professional credentials For more information on the Consumer Protection Section, please click here: ************************************** Health, 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

Litigation Section ~ St. Louis The Missouri Attorney General's Office is actively seeking attorneys with excellent credentials for an Assistant Attorney General position in the Litigation Section. The Litigation Section defends the State, its employees, and/or officers in lawsuits. The attorney's primary practice will be tort defense, Section 1983 claims, class actions, and claims requesting declaratory and injunctive relief. Attorneys in the Litigation Section handle cases from inception through disposition in both state and federal courts. This position may involve intermittent travel within Missouri for meetings or court appearances. Preferred experience/skills: * Experience or interest in civil defense litigation * State and Federal court experience * Knowledge of state and federal court rules * Excellent legal writing, oral advocacy, appellate, and litigation strategy skills * Jury trial experience preferred, but not required Health, 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

Job DescriptionAssistant Attorney General Public Protection Section ~ St. Louis The Missouri Attorney General's Office is actively seeking an attorney with excellent credentials to serve as an Assistant Attorney General in the Public Protection Section in St. Louis. The Public Protection Section is involved in a wide range of criminal prosecutions at the investigation and trial level throughout Missouri. Our prosecutors are appointed to assist in serious or complex prosecutions at the request of a local prosecutor and by direction of the Governor or are appointed as special prosecutors by a court when local prosecutors have a conflict of interest. The Public Protection Section handles a wide variety of criminal cases, including, but not limited to, assaults, offenses committed against children, homicides. Attorneys will be responsible for plea agreements, motion practice, bench and jury trials, and other duties as assigned. This position will involve intermittent travel within Missouri for meetings, trials, or court appearances. For more information on the Public Protection Section, please click here: ****************************************** Preferred experience/skills: 3 years or more experience in prosecution Jury trial experience Excellent legal writing, oral advocacy, and litigation strategy skills Health, 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 Job Posted by ApplicantPro

Job DescriptionAssistant Attorney General Litigation Section ~ St. Louis The Missouri Attorney General's Office is actively seeking attorneys with excellent credentials for an Assistant Attorney General position in the Litigation Section. The Litigation Section defends the State, its employees, and/or officers in lawsuits. The attorney's primary practice will be tort defense, Section 1983 claims, class actions, and claims requesting declaratory and injunctive relief. Attorneys in the Litigation Section handle cases from inception through disposition in both state and federal courts. This position may involve intermittent travel within Missouri for meetings or court appearances. Preferred experience/skills: Experience or interest in civil defense litigation State and Federal court experience Knowledge of state and federal court rules Excellent legal writing, oral advocacy, appellate, and litigation strategy skills Jury trial experience preferred, but not required Health, 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 Job Posted by ApplicantPro

Job DescriptionAssistant Attorney General/Unit Leader Public Protection Section - Special Victims Unit ~ St. Louis The Missouri Attorney General's Office is actively seeking an attorney with excellent credentials to serve as an Assistant Attorney General/ Special Victims Unit Leader position in the Public Protection Section. The Public Protection Section is involved in a wide range of criminal prosecutions at the investigation and trial level throughout Missouri. Our prosecutors are appointed to assist in serious or complex prosecutions at the request of a local prosecutor and by direction of the Governor or are appointed as special prosecutors by a court when local prosecutors have a conflict of interest. The Special Victims Unit involves prosecuting child physical and sexual abuse, domestic violence, and sexual assaults. The Unit Leader's duties include supervising attorneys on SVU cases, reviewing SVU plea offers, jury trial practice, and developing and providing training for the section. This position will involve intermittent travel within Missouri for meetings, trials, or court appearances. Preferred experience/skills: 3 years or more experience in prosecution Jury trial experience Experience with the unique legal and factual issues in SVU cases Excellent legal writing, oral advocacy, and litigation strategy skills Health, 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. EOE Job Posted by ApplicantPro

Governmental Affairs Section ~ St. Louis The Missouri Attorney General's Office is actively seeking attorneys with excellent credentials for an Assistant Attorney General position in the Governmental Affairs Section in St. Louis. The Governmental Affairs team handles the Attorney General's Office's widest variety of work, allowing attorneys to gain specialized experience and learn new areas through both litigation and client counseling. Attorneys in the Section serve as counsel to the State of Missouri and over 50 state agencies, boards, and commissions. Attorneys practice in both state and federal trial and appellate courts, with significant practice in state administrative tribunals. The Section's most common legal areas include administrative law; professional licensure discipline; constitutional law; statutory and regulatory interpretation; environmental and natural resources law; Sunshine Law enforcement and education; election law, campaign finance, and ballot initiatives; government contracts; criminal records expungements; social services and mental health work, including guardianships and abuse and neglect issues; and animal welfare and cruelty issues against inhumane commercial animal breeders The position may involve intermittent daytime or overnight travel within Missouri. For more information on the Labor Section please click here: ************************************************** Preferred experience/skills: Familiarity with state court rules and procedures Commitment to public service Excellent legal writing and oral advocacy Health, 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

Litigation Section ~ St. Louis The Missouri Attorney General's Office is actively seeking attorneys with excellent credentials for an Assistant Attorney General position in the Litigation Section. The Litigation Section defends the State, its employees, and/or officers in lawsuits. The attorney's primary practice will be tort defense, Section 1983 claims, class actions, and claims requesting declaratory and injunctive relief. Attorneys in the Litigation Section handle cases from inception through disposition in both state and federal courts. This position may involve intermittent travel within Missouri for meetings or court appearances. Preferred experience/skills: Experience or interest in civil defense litigation State and Federal court experience Knowledge of state and federal court rules Excellent legal writing, oral advocacy, appellate, and litigation strategy skills Jury trial experience preferred, but not required Health, 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

Job DescriptionAssistant Attorney General Governmental Affairs Section ~ St. Louis The Missouri Attorney General's Office is actively seeking attorneys with excellent credentials for an Assistant Attorney General position in the Governmental Affairs Section in St. Louis. The Governmental Affairs team handles the Attorney General's Office's widest variety of work, allowing attorneys to gain specialized experience and learn new areas through both litigation and client counseling. Attorneys in the Section serve as counsel to the State of Missouri and over 50 state agencies, boards, and commissions. Attorneys practice in both state and federal trial and appellate courts, with significant practice in state administrative tribunals. The Section's most common legal areas include administrative law; professional licensure discipline; constitutional law; statutory and regulatory interpretation; environmental and natural resources law; Sunshine Law enforcement and education; election law, campaign finance, and ballot initiatives; government contracts; criminal records expungements; social services and mental health work, including guardianships and abuse and neglect issues; and animal welfare and cruelty issues against inhumane commercial animal breeders The position may involve intermittent daytime or overnight travel within Missouri. For more information on the Labor Section please click here: ************************************************** Preferred experience/skills: Familiarity with state court rules and procedures Commitment to public service Excellent legal writing and oral advocacy Health, 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 Job Posted by ApplicantPro

Medicaid Fraud Control Unit ~ Jefferson City The Missouri Attorney General's Office is seeking attorneys with excellent credentials for an Assistant Attorney General position in our Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) in the Jefferson City office. This unit plays a vital role in protecting some of Missouri's most vulnerable citizens-investigating and prosecuting Medicaid provider fraud and patient/resident abuse and neglect across the state. The MFCU team conducts rigorous investigations into allegations of fraud and patient/resident abuse and neglect, aiming to deter fraudulent and abusive activities across Missouri through both criminal prosecutions and civil lawsuits. Click here to learn more about the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit: ******************************************** The position may involve intermittent daytime or overnight travel within Missouri. Preferred experience/skills: * Team-based mentality- strong interpersonal and collaboration skills * Handling pre-filing investigation, discovery, motion practice, and depositions * Drafting documents and correspondence * Resolving claims by settlement * Familiarity with state court rules and procedures * Commitment to public service * Excellent legal writing and oral advocacy * Familiarity with healthcare, Medicaid, and other Medicaid programs is a plus Health, 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. EOE

Job DescriptionAssistant Attorney General Litigation Section ~ Jefferson City The Missouri Attorney General's Office is actively seeking attorneys with excellent credentials for an Assistant Attorney General position in the Litigation Section. The Litigation Section defends the State, its employees, and/or officers in lawsuits. The attorney's primary practice will be tort defense, Section 1983 claims, class actions, and claims requesting declaratory and injunctive relief. Attorneys in the Litigation Section handle cases from inception through disposition in both state and federal courts. This position may involve intermittent travel within Missouri for meetings or court appearances. Preferred experience/skills: Experience or interest in civil defense litigation State and Federal court experience Knowledge of state and federal court rules Excellent legal writing, oral advocacy, appellate, and litigation strategy skills Jury trial experience preferred, but not required Health, 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 Job Posted by ApplicantPro

Litigation Section ~ Jefferson City The Missouri Attorney General's Office is actively seeking attorneys with excellent credentials for an Assistant Attorney General position in the Litigation Section. The Litigation Section defends the State, its employees, and/or officers in lawsuits. The attorney's primary practice will be tort defense, Section 1983 claims, class actions, and claims requesting declaratory and injunctive relief. Attorneys in the Litigation Section handle cases from inception through disposition in both state and federal courts. This position may involve intermittent travel within Missouri for meetings or court appearances. Preferred experience/skills: Experience or interest in civil defense litigation State and Federal court experience Knowledge of state and federal court rules Excellent legal writing, oral advocacy, appellate, and litigation strategy skills Jury trial experience preferred, but not required Health, 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

Job DescriptionAssistant Attorney General/Unit Leader Public Protection Section - Special Victims Unit ~ Jefferson City The Missouri Attorney General's Office is actively seeking an attorney with excellent credentials to serve as an Assistant Attorney General/Special Victims Unit Leader position in the Public Protection Section. The Public Protection Section is involved in a wide range of criminal prosecutions at the investigation and trial level throughout Missouri. Our prosecutors are appointed to assist in serious or complex prosecutions at the request of a local prosecutor and by direction of the Governor or are appointed as special prosecutors by a court when local prosecutors have a conflict of interest. The Special Victims Unit involves prosecuting child physical and sexual abuse, domestic violence, and sexual assaults. The Unit Leader's duties include supervising attorneys on SVU cases, reviewing SVU plea offers, jury trial practice, and developing and providing training for the section. This position will involve intermittent travel within Missouri for meetings, trials, or court appearances. Preferred experience/skills: 3 years or more experience in prosecution Jury trial experience Experience with the unique legal and factual issues in SVU cases Excellent legal writing, oral advocacy, and litigation strategy skills Health, 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. EOE Job Posted by ApplicantPro

Job DescriptionAssistant Attorney General Medicaid Fraud Control Unit ~ Jefferson City The Missouri Attorney General's Office is seeking attorneys with excellent credentials for an Assistant Attorney General position in our Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) in the Jefferson City office. This unit plays a vital role in protecting some of Missouri's most vulnerable citizens-investigating and prosecuting Medicaid provider fraud and patient/resident abuse and neglect across the state. The MFCU team conducts rigorous investigations into allegations of fraud and patient/resident abuse and neglect, aiming to deter fraudulent and abusive activities across Missouri through both criminal prosecutions and civil lawsuits. Click here to learn more about the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit: ******************************************** The position may involve intermittent daytime or overnight travel within Missouri. Preferred experience/skills: Team-based mentality- strong interpersonal and collaboration skills Handling pre-filing investigation, discovery, motion practice, and depositions Drafting documents and correspondence Resolving claims by settlement Familiarity with state court rules and procedures Commitment to public service Excellent legal writing and oral advocacy Familiarity with healthcare, Medicaid, and other Medicaid programs is a plus Health, 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. EOE Job Posted by ApplicantPro

Assistant Attorney General New Graduate - Class of 2026 The Missouri Attorney General's Office is looking for current third-year law students with excellent credentials who are interested in making a difference in the State to join our Class of 2026. Class members start with other newly-barred attorneys in August following graduation and receive specialized training and individualized mentorship. Openings will be available in a variety of sections within the Civil and Criminal Divisions. A description of these sections may be found at: ************************************************ Placement of new attorneys is based on both need and preference. New attorney positions may be in any of our five offices (Jefferson City, St. Louis, Kansas City, Springfield, and Cape Girardeau) based on office need with the majority of Class placements located in Jefferson City. Preferred experience/skills: * Strong interest in courtroom and trial litigation; * Commitment to public service; * Excellent legal writing and oral advocacy Health, vision, dental, and life insurance plans, state pension, and deferred compensation available. Potential eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness. All candidates must agree to spend a minimum of two years at the Attorney General's Office and the position is contingent upon candidates obtaining a Missouri law license. Starting salary is $70,000. EOE

Job DescriptionAssistant Attorney General New Graduate - Class of 2026 The Missouri Attorney General's Office is looking for current third-year law students with excellent credentials who are interested in making a difference in the State to join our Class of 2026. Class members start with other newly-barred attorneys in August following graduation and receive specialized training and individualized mentorship. Openings will be available in a variety of sections within the Civil and Criminal Divisions. A description of these sections may be found at: ************************************************ Placement of new attorneys is based on both need and preference. New attorney positions may be in any of our five offices (Jefferson City, St. Louis, Kansas City, Springfield, and Cape Girardeau) based on office need with the majority of Class placements located in Jefferson City. Preferred experience/skills: Strong interest in courtroom and trial litigation; Commitment to public service; Excellent legal writing and oral advocacy Health, vision, dental, and life insurance plans, state pension, and deferred compensation available. Potential eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness. All candidates must agree to spend a minimum of two years at the Attorney General's Office and the position is contingent upon candidates obtaining a Missouri law license. Starting salary is $70,000. EOE Job Posted by ApplicantPro