Job Number:  01-250722-02: Assistant Prosecuting Attorney

Company Name:  Taney County Prosecuting Attorney


Responsibilities:
- Conduct factual and legal analysis of reports submitted by various law enforcement agencies to determine if/what criminal charges should be filed
- Handle cases throughout every stage of criminal proceedings from inception to trial
- Appear in court to handle routine docket calls and evidentiary hearings, including but not limited to bond reduction hearings, preliminary hearings, bench/jury trials, and probation revocation hearings
- Draft, file, and argue motions
- Communicate with victims and witnesses
- Attend depositions of victims and witnesses
- Serve as the on-call prosecutor on a weekly rotating schedule to handle after hours filings and search warrants

Qualifications:
- Juris Doctorate (JD) degree from ABA-accredited law school (3 years)
- Valid license to practice law in Missouri (or anticipate having a valid license soon)
- Must work well independently, but also be able to collaborate with co-workers, law enforcement, clerks, and judges
- Must be able to multitask and manage time effectively
- Familiarity with the case management system “Karpel” is preferred, but not required

Salary & Benefits:
- Salary will be based on previous experience, starting at $70,000 per year
- Benefits include paid vacation, paid State-recognized holidays, county-paid health & dental insurance premiums, enrollment in the Missouri Local Government Employee Retirement System (LAGERS) and County Employee Retirement Fund (CERF), yearly cost of living adjustments, paid trainings for required continuing legal education (CLE), and paid Missouri Bar dues 



Interested Parties/How to Apply:     
 
Applicants should email a cover letter, resume, and references to Brad.Hughes@taneycountymo.gov and Melinda.Burkhart@taneycountymo.gov