Missouri / Social Services / Legal Counsel

Job-title file

Legal Counsel

Provide legal advice, draft and review documents, and represent the agency in legal matters.

96 employees hold this title in Social Services. Median total compensation for the role is $81,733, above the department median of $39,081.

Employees: 96
Total payroll: $6.4M
Role median: $81,733
Agency median: $39,081
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$385$112,820+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 96 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across Missouri

Legal Counsel is held in 15 Missouri departments. In Social Services, the median of $81,733 ranks #6 of 15.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Mental Health

$142,659 · 1

Agriculture

$134,975 · 1

Public Safety

$87,509 · 11

Health and Senior Services

$84,905 · 17

Natural Resources

$82,928 · 6

Judiciary

$71,896 · 11

Corrections

$64,590 · 5

Office of Administration

$61,589 · 13

Elementary and Secondary Education

$59,381 · 12

Labor and Industrial Relations

$53,260 · 13

Revenue

$30,849 · 20

Commerce and Insurance

$17,211 · 9

Median total compensation for the Legal Counsel role in other Missouridepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Compare jurisdictions

Legal Counsel beyond Missouri

This role is reported in 3 jurisdictions. In Missouri, the median of $67,467 ranks #1 of 3. See Legal Counsel across all of Missouri →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

Cook County, Illinois

$21,742 · 5

Rhode Island

$17,554 · 41

Median total compensation for comparable Legal Counselroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Ashley Boker

Legal Counsel/Social Services

2025 total comp

$89,995

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $89,995
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,995

Ashley Boker works as a Legal Counsel for Social Services. Ashley earned $89,995 in 2025.

Sheena Garvin

Legal Counsel/Social Services

2025 total comp

$86,432

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $86,432
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,432

Sheena Garvin is a Legal Counsel at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $86,432.

Devin Rodriguez

Legal Counsel/Social Services

2025 total comp

$83,699

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $83,699
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,699

Devin Rodriguez is a Legal Counsel at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $83,699.

Amy Ashbrook

Legal Counsel/Social Services

2025 total comp

$83,016

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $83,016
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,016

Amy Ashbrook works as a Legal Counsel for Social Services. Amy earned $83,016 in 2025.

Joel Anderson

Legal Counsel/Social Services

2024 total comp

$82,955

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $82,955
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,955

Joel Anderson holds the role of Legal Counsel at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $82,955.

Michael Ackerman

Legal Counsel/Social Services

2025 total comp

$82,814

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $82,814
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,814

Michael Ackerman works as a Legal Counsel for Social Services. Michael earned $82,814 in 2025.

Matthew Campbell

Legal Counsel/Social Services

2025 total comp

$82,715

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $82,715
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,715

At Social Services, Matthew Campbell serves as a Legal Counsel. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,715.

Sarah Devlin

Legal Counsel/Social Services

2025 total comp

$82,044

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $82,044
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,044

Sarah Devlin holds the role of Legal Counsel at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,044.

Shaniecea Dunham

Legal Counsel/Social Services

2025 total comp

$81,421

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $81,421
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,421

Shaniecea Dunham works as a Legal Counsel for Social Services. Shaniecea earned $81,421 in 2025.

Desiree Vitale

Legal Counsel/Social Services

2025 total comp

$80,003

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $80,003
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,003

Desiree Vitale holds the role of Legal Counsel at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,003.

Amy Richardson

Legal Counsel/Social Services

2025 total comp

$75,395

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $75,395
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,395

Amy Richardson works as a Legal Counsel for Social Services. Amy earned $75,395 in 2025.

Umo Ironbar-Brandt

Legal Counsel/Social Services

2025 total comp

$75,041

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $75,041
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,041

Umo Ironbar-Brandt works as a Legal Counsel for Social Services. Umo earned $75,041 in 2025.

Rabelle Babar

Legal Counsel/Social Services

2025 total comp

$74,975

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $74,975
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,975

Rabelle Babar works as a Legal Counsel for Social Services. Rabelle earned $74,975 in 2025.

Jenna Phelps

Legal Counsel/Social Services

2025 total comp

$74,148

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $74,148
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,148

Jenna Phelps works as a Legal Counsel for Social Services. Jenna earned $74,148 in 2025.

Rebecca Grosser

Legal Counsel/Social Services

2025 total comp

$72,573

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $72,573
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,573

Rebecca Grosser is a Legal Counsel at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $72,573.

Joshua Phillips

Legal Counsel/Social Services

2025 total comp

$71,640

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $71,640
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,640

Joshua Phillips is a Legal Counsel at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $71,640.

Erika Eliason

Legal Counsel/Social Services

2025 total comp

$70,429

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $70,429
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,429

Erika Eliason is a Legal Counsel at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $70,429.

Sydney Haberberger

Legal Counsel/Social Services

2025 total comp

$68,999

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $68,999
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,999

Sydney Haberberger is a Legal Counsel at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $68,999.

Angela Fry

Legal Counsel/Social Services

2025 total comp

$67,980

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $67,980
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,980

Angela Fry works as a Legal Counsel for Social Services. Angela earned $67,980 in 2025.

Sharee Langenstein

Legal Counsel/Social Services

2025 total comp

$63,987

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $63,987
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,987

Sharee Langenstein works as a Legal Counsel for Social Services. Sharee earned $63,987 in 2025.

Michele Ali

Legal Counsel/Social Services

2025 total comp

$63,655

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $63,655
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,655

Michele Ali holds the role of Legal Counsel at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $63,655.

Kelly Crowley-Routh

Legal Counsel/Social Services

2025 total comp

$57,942

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $57,942
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,942

Kelly Crowley-Routh is a Legal Counsel at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $57,942.

Dawn Blunda

Legal Counsel/Social Services

2025 total comp

$55,331

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $55,331
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,331

Dawn Blunda works as a Legal Counsel for Social Services. Dawn earned $55,331 in 2025.

Hannah Thomas

Legal Counsel/Social Services

2025 total comp

$53,875

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $53,875
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,875

Hannah Thomas works as a Legal Counsel for Social Services. Hannah earned $53,875 in 2025.

Kerry Allen

Legal Counsel/Social Services

2025 total comp

$53,562

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $53,562
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,562

Kerry Allen works as a Legal Counsel for Social Services. Kerry earned $53,562 in 2025.

Arthur Hogg

Legal Counsel/Social Services

2023 total comp

$52,442

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $52,442
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,442

Arthur Hogg works as a Legal Counsel for Social Services. Arthur earned $52,442 in 2023.

Marsha Stiles Workman

Legal Counsel/Social Services

2024 total comp

$50,754

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $50,754
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,754

Marsha Stiles Workman works as a Legal Counsel for Social Services. Marsha earned $50,754 in 2024.

Fiona Taus

Legal Counsel/Social Services

2025 total comp

$49,483

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $49,483
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,483

At Social Services, Fiona Taus serves as a Legal Counsel. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,483.

Brittainy Kinsey

Legal Counsel/Social Services

2025 total comp

$47,821

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $47,821
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,821

Brittainy Kinsey is a Legal Counsel at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $47,821.

Michelle Cartier

Legal Counsel/Social Services

2025 total comp

$43,702

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $43,702
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,702

Michelle Cartier holds the role of Legal Counsel at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $43,702.

Beau Graves

Legal Counsel/Social Services

2024 total comp

$41,061

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $41,061
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,061

Beau Graves holds the role of Legal Counsel at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $41,061.

Holly Finch

Legal Counsel/Social Services

2025 total comp

$39,853

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $39,853
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,853

Holly Finch holds the role of Legal Counsel at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $39,853.

Leslie Silvernail

Legal Counsel/Social Services

2025 total comp

$38,946

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $38,946
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,946

Leslie Silvernail is a Legal Counsel at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $38,946.

Daniel Reichman

Legal Counsel/Social Services

2024 total comp

$30,798

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $30,798
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $30,798

Daniel Reichman holds the role of Legal Counsel at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $30,798.

Mary Roesch

Legal Counsel/Social Services

2024 total comp

$30,729

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $30,729
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $30,729

Mary Roesch holds the role of Legal Counsel at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $30,729.

Andrew Shireman

Legal Counsel/Social Services

2025 total comp

$28,852

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $28,852
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $28,852

Andrew Shireman holds the role of Legal Counsel at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $28,852.

James Treece

Legal Counsel/Social Services

2024 total comp

$22,565

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $22,565
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $22,565

At Social Services, James Treece serves as a Legal Counsel. Their 2024 pay totaled $22,565.

Robert Brandon

Legal Counsel/Social Services

2025 total comp

$22,557

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $22,557
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $22,557

Robert Brandon is a Legal Counsel at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $22,557.

Daniel Cayou

Legal Counsel/Social Services

2025 total comp

$22,262

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $22,262
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $22,262

Daniel Cayou holds the role of Legal Counsel at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $22,262.

Clifford Faddis

Legal Counsel/Social Services

2023 total comp

$21,857

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $21,857
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $21,857

At Social Services, Clifford Faddis serves as a Legal Counsel. Their 2023 pay totaled $21,857.