Job Number:  01-240226-03: Attorney I - Prosecuting Attorney

Company Name:  St. Louis Prosecuting Attorney's Office


Do you want to be a part of the change? The St. Louis County Office of the Prosecuting Attorney is hiring prosecutors to support our mission to enhance public safety while promoting an equitable justice system.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who want significant court room experience and a high level of responsibility while receiving training and mentoring from some of the most talented attorneys and trial lawyers in the region.

Responsibilities:
Performs professional legal work including research and litigation under the direction of a supervisor as follows:
• Prosecutes criminal misdemeanors for the State of Missouri.
• Prosecutes criminal felony cases at preliminary hearing in Associate Circuit Court and in Circuit Court on a limited basis.
• Represents the State in criminal appeals.
• Represents the State Board of Probation and Parole in matters of probation revocations.
• Processes criminal warrants charging defendants with crimes by evaluating facts, reports, evidence and witness statements which allege the criminal action.
• Responds to petitions for habeas corpus.
• Appears for the State on default judgments, drafts post trial motions and appellate briefs to support the State's position concerning legal issues.
• Instructs investigators as to specific tasks required for the preparation of a case.
• Participates in pleas and sentencing in circuit court on behalf of the state.
• Performs related work as required. 



Interested Parties/How to Apply:    

Applicants interested in applying for this position should visit our website at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/stlouis .

We only accept online applications.