Assistant Prosecuting Attorney III / Prosecuting Attorney

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JOB DESCRIPTION: The purpose of this position is to prepare and prosecute felony criminal cases under the direction of an Asst. Prosecuting Attorney IV, First Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, or elected Prosecuting Attorney. Individuals may supervise a team of attorneys and/ or support staff; prepare and prosecute criminal cases in the criminal, bad check, or child support unit.

• Generally assists the elected Prosecuting Attorney as directed in the proper discharge of the duties of his office, per RSMo 56.151, at the pleasure of the elected Prosecuting Attorney.

• Represents the Prosecuting Attorney's Office and the State of Missouri in felony criminal cases, through written and oral advocacy, including trials, hearings, motions, post-conviction review proceedings, misdemeanor appeals and Grand Jury proceedings.

• Prepares legal filings including charging instruments, motions, proposed orders and other legal documents.

• Oversees the discovery practice on criminal cases and negotiates dispositions of criminal cases per the direction and policies of the elected Prosecutor.

• Reviews warrant applications, directs criminal investigations, seeks search warrants and investigative subpoenas in conjunction with law enforcement officers from various law enforcement agencies.

• Maintains and correctly applies current and in-depth knowledge of pertinent criminal law, constitutional law, rules of evidence, and rules of criminal procedure. Maintains in-depth knowledge of pertinent law enforcement practices and techniques.

• Represents the elected Prosecuting Attorney as directed in public meetings and appearances to provide training, information, presentations and to participate in meetings and initiatives with civic, professional, non-profit and public organizations.

• Under the direction of the elected Prosecuting attorney, may supervise attorney and non-attorney positions within the Prosecuting Attorney's Office, may be assigned to manage or lead specialized divisions of the office or designated projects as requested.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Education

• Juris Doctorate

• From an accredited law school and Missouri license to practice law.

• Certifications

• Missouri Law license

• Job Experience

• Seven (7) years in the practice of law, of which at least three (3) years must as a St. Charles County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney II; or

• At least seven (7) years total practice of law of which at least five (5) years must be in the full-time prosecution or defense of criminal cases which involve felony or Class A misdemeanors in the circuit courts of the State of Missouri located in counties of the First Class or which are Charter counties.

• Employment is dependent on successfully passing a full criminal background check.

BENEFITS: This is a full-time 40 hour per week position which includes a full range of benefits including Paid Time Off, Extended Medical Leave, Holidays, Employee Health, Dental, Life, Disability, Retirement, and Tuition Assistance programs.

TO APPLY: All applications must be submitted using the APPLY NOW link above. We do not accept faxed, e-mailed or print applications.

Applications will be accepted on a continuing basis until the position is filled or a sufficient number of qualified candidates has applied.

St. Charles County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. St. Charles County is a drug and alcohol-free workplace. A pre-employment drug screen is required for all positions.