Jefferson County, Missouri

Hillsboro, Missouri

The Attorney II is responsible for assisting and performing moderately complex legal work.

This will include, but not be limited to, conducting legal research, drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts, agreements and other legal documents and representing the County in litigation.

Job Number: 01-251006-04: Attorney II - Prosecuting Attorney

Company Name:  Jefferson County, Missouri


ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

For Prosecuting Attorney

Represents the State in felony and misdemeanor dockets, Director of Revenue cases, jury trials, motion and bond hearings, preliminary hearings and guilty pleas.
Reviews cases to determine trial strategies, subpoena witnesses, and to request additional investigations.
Negotiates with defense attorneys.
Interviews witnesses and victims. Meets with witnesses, victims and law enforcement regarding court appearances.
Discusses plea negotiations with victims.
Visits crime scenes and examines evidence.
Handles depositions.
Research various points of law, prepares motions, appeals, responses and arguments.
Prepares legal briefs and memos.
Prepares and files criminal charges.
Prepares charged cases for hearings/ bench trials and jury trials.
Prepares and conducts court dockets.
Reviews warrant applications for charges. Assists with the preparation and review of search warrants for law enforcement.
Appears and handles sentencings.
Advises and supervises subordinates.
Participates in on-call rotation.
Performs other duties as assigned.


QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:
Juris Doctorate from an accredited school of law;
Three (3) to Five (5) years of legal experience; or
Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licenses or Certificates:
Admission to the bar of the State of Missouri;
Must possess a valid State Driver’s license.

Special Requirements:
May require early morning or late evening hours
Knowledge of civil and criminal procedures.
Knowledge of legal terminology, forms, documents, procedures, and practices involved in composing, processing, and filing a variety of legal documents and reports.
Knowledge of legal references and their contents.
Knowledge of the methods of legal research.
Knowledge of English composition and office management techniques.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
Ability to gather, organize, and analyze data.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with professional staff and the public in situations requiring tact, diplomacy, and poise.
Ability to read, interpret and apply laws, rules, and regulations.
Ability to do legal work.
Ability to operate computers with relevant software and word processing equipment.
Ability to type a variety of correspondence.
Ability to multi-task and make quick decisions.


To Apply:
Please complete the online application found at www.jeffcomo.org.

Resumes are accepted as supplemental information only and will not be used as a substitute for the application, you must complete the application in full.