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<title>Attorney</title>
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<description><![CDATA[<p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; line-height: 15.6933px;"><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: sans-serif;">Attorney – Jenni Hargis Law, Springfield, MO</span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; line-height: 15.6933px;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; line-height: 15.6933px;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Maybe you’re not actively job hunting, but you’ve been wondering: What if there’s a better way to practice law? Not just a different office or job title.&nbsp; A better way to do the work, where your judgment is trusted, and you find meaning and fulfillment.</span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; line-height: 15.6933px;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; line-height: 15.6933px;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">At Jenni Hargis Law, we help people through some of the most difficult and important life moments:&nbsp; dealing with a parent’s incapacity, navigating the loss of a loved one, resolving disputes that are about more than property or money.&nbsp; We recognize that people are looking for more than legal answers, they’re looking for someone who really listens, and helps them understand a path forward.</span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; line-height: 15.6933px;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; line-height: 15.6933px;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Our firm is growing our practice and our impact, and we are looking for attorneys who value both human judgment and strong legal thinking.&nbsp; Our current practice includes probate and related disputes, real estate issues, estate planning, and mediation.&nbsp; We also welcome attorneys with experience or interest in other practice areas, because we are hiring a person, not a resume.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; line-height: 15.6933px;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; line-height: 15.6933px;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">If you’re considering what your next move looks like, ask yourself:</span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; line-height: 15.6933px;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; line-height: 15.6933px;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">What if your next job gave you the autonomy to use your good judgment, build relationships, and practice in a way that reflects your values?</span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; line-height: 15.6933px;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; line-height: 15.6933px;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">What if it gave you the chance to do work that matters, and you can see the difference your effort makes in your clients’ lives?</span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; line-height: 15.6933px;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; line-height: 15.6933px;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">What if you had the chance to build a practice around your strengths while helping shape a growing firm?</span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; line-height: 15.6933px;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; line-height: 15.6933px;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">If something here made you think, “that’s right,” let’s talk.&nbsp; Please email Jenni Hargis (<a href="mailto:jhargis@jhargislaw.com" style="color: #0563c1;">jhargis@jhargislaw.com</a>) and tell us what you’re looking for in your next chapter.</span></span></p>]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 8 Apr 2026 16:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[<p><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve; background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 16px; color: #494949;">The Liability Risk Manager reports to the Administrative Director of Insurance and Risk Management and provides day-to-day management and strategic oversight of the healthcare system’s claims and liability matters.  This role is responsible for directing the full lifecycle of professional liability, medical malpractice, general liability, workers’ compensation, and other high-risk claims, including investigation, evaluation, litigation management, resolution, and closure. </span></p><p><a href="https://coxhealth.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/CoxHealth_External/job/Liability-Risk-Manager_R13123"><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 16px;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">CoxHealth Employment Post - Liability Risk Manager</span></span></a></p>]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 6 Apr 2026 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Contract Attorneys - GAL and Indigent Parent Representation</title>
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<description><![CDATA[<p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; line-height: normal;"><span style="color: #222222; font-size: 16px; font-family: Arial;">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The Greene County Juvenile Office, 31st Judicial Circuit, is seeking</span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="color: #222222;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; licensed Missouri attorneys interested in serving as Guardian ad</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="color: #222222;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Litem (GAL) and/or Indigent Parent Counsel in abuse and neglect</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="color: #222222;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; matters before the Family Court, Juvenile Division for calendar year</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="color: #222222;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2026 (January 1–December 31). Appointments are made by the Court and</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="color: #222222;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; continue for the life of the case unless otherwise relieved.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="color: #222222;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Attorneys must comply with applicable Missouri statutes, Supreme</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="color: #222222;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Court Rules, and Local Rules governing juvenile practice.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="color: #222222;">&nbsp;</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="color: #222222;">&nbsp;</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="color: #222222;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Compensation is $100 per month per active case, with an anticipated</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="color: #222222;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; caseload generally under 20 active matters. GAL cases are counted per</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="color: #222222;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; child; parent representation is counted per parent. Attorneys serve</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="color: #222222;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; as independent contractors. Interested counsel should submit a</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="color: #222222;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; resume, Missouri Bar number (confirming good standing), and a brief</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="color: #222222;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; statement of interest indicating whether they wish to serve as GAL,</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="color: #222222;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Parent Counsel, or both, to Bill Prince, Family Court</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="color: #222222;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Administrator/Chief Juvenile Officer, Greene County Juvenile Office,</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; line-height: normal;"><span style="color: #222222; font-size: 16px; font-family: Arial;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1111 N. Robberson, Springfield, MO 65802.</span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; line-height: normal;"><b><span style="color: #222222; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">&nbsp;</span></b></p>]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 3 Mar 2026 22:52:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Litigation Associate</title>
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<description><![CDATA[<p style="color: #222222; background: white; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: #595959;">The law firm of Carnahan Evans PC is seeking a full-time on-site Litigation Associate. The Litigation Associate will be responsible for performing legal research, drafting legal documents, preparing for and attending court appearances and depositions, and writing motions and briefs. The Litigation Associate will also be responsible for conducting discovery and managing case files.</span></p><p style="color: #222222; background: white; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="color: #595959;">Qualifications:</span></span></p><ul style="color: #222222; background-color: #ffffff; font-size: small; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; list-style-type: disc;"><li style="color: #595959; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Strong understanding of law and legal concepts</span></li><li style="color: #595959; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Experience conducting legal research and drafting legal documents</span></li><li style="color: #595959; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Experience preparing for and attending court appearances and depositions</span></li><li style="color: #595959; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Experience writing motions and briefs</span></li><li style="color: #595959; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Excellent communication and interpersonal skills</span></li><li style="color: #595959; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school</span></li><li style="color: #595959; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Admitted to the Missouri Bar or eligible for admission</span></li><li style="color: #595959; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Familiarity with Microsoft Office and legal research databases</span></li></ul><p style="color: #222222; background: white; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="color: #595959;">Full benefit options including medical, dental, life, disability, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)/Profit Sharing and more. Competitive pay!</span></span></p><p style="color: #222222; background: white; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="color: #595959;"></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; color: #595959;">Applicants should email a current resume and transcript to&nbsp;</span><a href="mailto:employment@CarnahanEvans.com" target="_blank" style="font-family: Arial; color: #1155cc;">employment@CarnahanEvans.com</a><span style="font-family: Arial; color: #595959;">. Inquiries are kept confidential.</span></p>]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 20:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans';"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="color: #222222; background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 16px;">The Missouri Court of Appeals, Southern District, is accepting applications</span><br style="color: #222222; background-color: #ffffff; scroll-behavior: auto !important;" /><span style="color: #222222; background-color: #ffffff;">for the position of Law Clerk to Judge Jeffrey Bates. An announcement is</span><br style="color: #222222; background-color: #ffffff; scroll-behavior: auto !important;" /><span style="color: #222222; background-color: #ffffff;">available on the Missouri Courts website at</span><br style="color: #222222; background-color: #ffffff; scroll-behavior: auto !important;" /><a href="https://www.courts.mo.gov/page.jsp?id=40992" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.courts.mo.gov/page.jsp?id%3D40992&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1770923352578000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2Q4bsvaDBG4E4MXaVrIL0V" style="color: #1155cc; background-color: #ffffff; scroll-behavior: auto !important;">https://www.courts.mo.gov/page<wbr style="scroll-behavior: auto !important;"></wbr>.jsp?id=40992</a><span style="color: #222222; background-color: #ffffff;">. </span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Open Sans';"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="color: #222222; background-color: #ffffff;">The official posting is on the</span><br style="color: #222222; background-color: #ffffff; scroll-behavior: auto !important;" /><span style="color: #222222; background-color: #ffffff;">MO Careers website (</span><a href="http://mocareers.mo.gov/" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://mocareers.mo.gov&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1770923352578000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1pRjMAvQMU64AUgNU9sJYM" style="color: #1155cc; background-color: #ffffff; scroll-behavior: auto !important;">mocareers.mo.gov</a><span style="color: #222222; background-color: #ffffff;">). Applications must be submitted</span><br style="color: #222222; background-color: #ffffff; scroll-behavior: auto !important;" /><span style="color: #222222; background-color: #ffffff;">through the MO Careers system.</span></span></span></p>]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 19:12:00 GMT</pubDate>
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