Callaway County Prosecuting Attorney's Office

Fulton, Missouri

Callaway County is seeking an experienced, team-oriented assistant prosecutor to manage the County’s traffic and DWI caseload and provide additional courtroom coverage when staffing needs arise.

The successful candidate will independently review, file, negotiate, and try traffic-related offenses, including DWIs, while collaborating closely with law-enforcement and fellow prosecutors.

The position is ideally suited for a candidate with previous criminal litigation experience who wants to pursue justice and maintain and sharpen trial skills in a collegial, fast-paced prosecutor’s office.



Job Number:  01-250813-01:  Part-Time Assistant Prosecuting Attorney


Company Name:  Callaway County Prosecuting Attorney's Office


Key Responsibilities
· Traffic Caseload Management
o Review traffic and DWI citations and incident reports; determine appropriate charges or amendments
o Provide clear charging decisions to law-enforcement partners and victims
o Ensure timely discovery compliance and witness preparation
o Draft and file charges, motions, and other pleadings
o Negotiate plea agreements and sentencing recommendations consistent with office policy

· Courtroom Representation
o Conduct weekly traffic/DWI docket from arraignment through disposition
o Litigate bench and jury trials for traffic, DWI, and other assigned cases

· Team Support & Coverage
o Serve as back-up counsel on other criminal dockets and cases when colleagues are unavailable
o Contribute to office trainings and policy development

Minimum Qualifications
· Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school and an active license in good standing with the Missouri Bar

Preferred Qualifications
· Two or more years of criminal litigation experience, including first-chair trial work
· Experience managing a high-volume caseload
· Demonstrated ability to work independently while thriving in a collaborative team environment
· Strong legal research, writing, and oral-advocacy skills
· Familiarity with PBK or other case-management software

Compensation
· Competitive hourly rate negotiable based on experience
· This part-time, hourly position does not provide benefits 


Interested Parties/How to Apply:     

You may use the following link to complete the application online: https://www.cognitoforms.com/CallawayCountySheriffsOffice/callawaycountygeneralemploymentapplication


Applications may also be submitted in person or mailed to:

Callaway County Human Resources
10 East 5th Street
Fulton Missouri 65251

Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled.

Callaway County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.