Hearings Officer
State of Missouri St. Louis County, Missouri, United States
- Location: St. Louis County, Missouri, United States
- Categories: Legal Services
- Job Type: Full Time
- Posted: Jan 07, 2026
Job Description:
Hearings Officer
Description
The Division of Legal Services (DLS) has an opening for a Hearings Officer within the Administrative Hearings Section, located in St. Louis.Job Posting Number: 4113 8879002
Annual Salary Range: $74,974.80 - $90,189.58 (depending on work experience.)
Individual(s) selected for this position may receive a higher rate based on a pay differential (e.g., shift, or time-of-service pay).
Job Location: This position is located at 8501 Lucas and Hunt, St. Louis, Missouri.
*Some local day travel is required.
All internal promotional applicants are encouraged to apply as there may be alternate office space available.
Why you’ll love this position: Do you want to be an attorney who can make a difference? Join DLS in our mission to empower Missourians to live safe, healthy, and productive lives. As a Hearing officers you will be appointed to preside over agency administrative hearings, which are informal proceedings. You will review all of the evidence presented by the Agency and the parties to the hearing, including testimony and documentary evidence; and issue a written decision regarding the issues.
What you’ll do:
- Preside over hearings, rule on objections, and review arguments made by parties.
- Evaluate testamentary evidence, documentary evidence, and motions.
- Determine if the information presented supports the underlying action.
- Research and analyze legal issues.
- Apply statutes, regulations, policy, and case law to reach decisions.
- Write, review, and promulgate decisions and orders resolving cases in accordance with federal and state statutes and regulations as to procedure and form.
Minimum Qualifications:
A Juris Doctorate from an accredited institution and either a valid license to practice law in the State of Missouri, Missouri licensure pending results of the Bar Exam, or clear eligibility to waive into the Missouri Bar.
Pursuant to State Law, this position requires accreditation, licensure, and/or professional license which is only available to holders of specific post-secondary degrees.
The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .
If you have questions about this position, please contact Brittany Chapman at Brittany.Chapman@dss.mo.gov . If you experience accessibility issues while applying, please contact Courtney Hall at Courtney.A.Hall@dss.mo.gov .