Job Number:  01-250516-03:  Assistant Prosecuting Attorney

Company Name:   Clay County Prosecuting Attorney's Office



Responsibilities:
- Review reports submitted by law enforcement to determine if/what criminal charges should be filed.
- Handle criminal cases from inception to trial
- Appear in court to handle routine docket calls, bond hearings, probation violations/revocation hearings, as well as bench/ jury trials.
- Draft, file and argue motions
- Communicate with victims and witnesses
- Attend depositions
- Serve as on-call prosecutor on a rotating schedule to handle after hour filings and search warrants requests.

Qualifications:
- Juris Doctorate (JD) degree from ABA-accredited law school;
- Valid license to practice law in Missouri (or anticipate having a valid license upon completed bar exam) ;
- Must have valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance;
- Must be able to work independently as well as collaborate with co-workers, law enforcement, clerks and judges;
- Six years’ experience handling criminal matters. Prosecution experience preferred;
- Familiarity with case management system “Karpel” is preferred, but not required.

Salary/Benefits:
 - Salary is commensurate with experience;
- Benefits include paid vacation, paid State-recognized holidays, health benefits, enrollment in the Missouri Local Government Employee Retirement System (LAGERS) and County Employee Retirement Fund (CERF), paid Missouri and County Bar Dues. Clay County is a Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness qualifying employer.


Interested Parties/How to Apply:     

Please submit a resume, cover letter and any references to:

Clay County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office
11 South Water Street
Liberty, Missouri 64068

Resumes will also be accepted via email at:  prosecutor@claycopa.com
816-736-8303