St. Charles County Prosecuting Attorney Office

St. Charles, Missouri

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

Prepares legal filings. Oversees the discovery practice on criminal cases and negotiates dispositions of criminal cases. Reviews warrant applications, directs criminal investigations, seeks search warrants and investigative subpoenas with law enforcement officers from various agencies. Maintains and correctly applies current and in-depth knowledge of pertinent criminal law, constitutional law, rules of evidence, and rules of criminal procedure.

Represents the elected Prosecuting Attorney in public meetings.



Job Number:  01-241106-01:  Assistant Prosecuting Attorney III


Company Name:   St. Charles County Prosecuting Attorney Office


The purpose of this position is to prepare and prosecute felony criminal cases under the direction of an Assistant 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.

Education
o Juris Doctorate
o From an accredited law school and Missouri license to practice law.

Certifications
o Missouri Law license

Job Experience
o 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
o 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.
o Employment is dependent on successfully passing a full criminal background check.

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.



Interested Parties/How to Apply:   

To apply, https://www.sccmo.org/Jobs.aspx?UniqueId=104&From=All&CommunityJobs=False&JobID=ASSISTANT-PROSECUTING-ATTORNEY-III-PROSE-219.
(Applications must be submitted through this Employment Opportunities page. Applications that are printed, emailed, or faxed will not be accepted.)

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