Job Number:  01-240305-02: Assistant Circuit Attorney - Attorney III

Company Name:  St. Louis Circuit Attorney's Office


The St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s Office is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Circuit Attorney at the level of Attorney III. We are a fast-paced office devoted to a culture of excellence. We are interested in someone with 5 or more years of trial experience capable of hitting the ground running with little supervision. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced attorney seeking to serve the St. louis community as a lead prosecutor on this office’s most serious felony cases.

Qualifications:
Must be a current member of The Missouri Bar or eligible for licensure in Missouri.

Duties:
This position includes handling all aspects of cases involving high-level violent felonies, representing the people of the City of St. Louis, State of Missouri.  

Duties include but are not limited to:
• Investigation including review of evidence and official reports
• Interviewing and deposing witnesses and victims
• Making charging decisions and drafting charging documents
• Performing legal research and writing memos
• Conducting bond review and detention hearings
• Conducting preliminary and grand jury hearings
• Preparing and answering discovery
• Drafting and arguing motions
• Conducting bench and jury trials
• Conducting sentencing hearings
• Conducting probation revocations hearings
• Frequent court appearances with the highest level of professionalism
• Skillful management of case load
• Mentoring junior attorneys
• Participating in continued legal education as required by the Missouri Bar
• Performing other duties as assigned

Salary/Benefits: Salary range - $87,500 - $97,500
Benefits include health care and retirement plan



Interested Parties/How to Apply:     

Interested applicants may send a cover letter, transcript, and resume via email with professional references to: caocommunications@stlouiscao.org