Incumbents handle civil litigation in state court, in federal court, and before administrative bodies. Duties include conducting discovery; arguing motions; presenting evidence at hearings; trying bench and jury trials; writing appellate briefs; appellate oral arguments; and providing legal advice. Areas of law include tort, personal injury, administrative, civil rights, and equity.

About Us: The Civil Law Department houses more than 50 lawyers and 25 staff. The City Counselor serves as chief counsel to elected officials, boards and commission, and departments/agencies – including the St. Louis Development Corporation, Metropolitan Police

Performs legal research.
Prepares briefs, pleadings, and other legal documents.
Reads and reviews legal documents of all types.
Attends depositions.
Represents the city before various boards and commissions, and in state and federal court.
Answers legal questions from other city departments.
Appears formally in court conferences, motions and trials.
Prepares and answers written discovery.
Investigates factual issues in legal matters.
Reviews and provides editorial assistance on board bills, contracts, leases and other legal
agreements for City departments.
Reviews Deeds of Trust and other real estate documents.
Interviews clients, city employees, fact and expert witnesses.
Obtains information from other city departments and court files.
Performs other duties as assigned.

About City of St. Louis, Civil Law Department

The Civil Law Department for the City houses more than 50 lawyers and 25 support staff. The City Counselor serves as chief counsel to elected City officials, boards and commission, as well as departments and agencies – including the St. Louis Development Corporation, the Metropolitan Police Department, and Lambert International Airport.

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