Job Number: 01-260127-05: Assistant Prosecuting Attorney

Company Name:  Callaway County Prosecuting Attorney's Office


The Callaway County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office seeks a full-time assistant prosecuting attorney (APA) to represent the State of Missouri in criminal prosecutions. The preferred applicant will have a demonstrated commitment to the prosecution of domestic violence-related cases. Job duties include reviewing referrals from law enforcement, filing charges, and prosecuting felony and misdemeanor cases through trial or plea.
The preferred candidate will have at least three years of litigation experience. Prior prosecution experience is a plus, and prior domestic violence-related prosecution is ideal. Salary is negotiable based on experience.
Additional benefits of being an APA with Callaway County are:
- Frequent in-court activity, including bench trials and jury trials
- Collegial environment with five other attorneys, an assigned legal assistant, and two victim advocates
- Paid CLEs
- Paid Bar dues
- Occasional remote work opportunities
- Semi-annual out-of-office training through the Missouri Office of Prosecution Services
- Office culture that prioritizes the pursuit of justice and the protection of the rights of crime victims


Interested Parties/How to Apply:     

Applicants should email a resume and cover letter, including any references, to Sandra Colhour at sandra.colhour@prosecutors.mo.gov.