Job Number:  01-260312-01:  Assistant Prosecuting Attorney - Felony

Company Name:   Franklin County Prosecutors Office


The following duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Reviews police reports to determine if charges should be filed; requests additional information from officers as needed; conducts interviews with officers, victims, and witnesses.
• Files charges and prepares necessary documents to file with courts; sets bonds and specials conditions for each case.
• Prepares cases for docket by reviewing and analyzing facts, issues, and criminal histories of defendants.
• Prepares questions for all hearings; meets with and prepares witnesses for hearings, preliminary hearings, and motions to suppress.
• Research case law; prepares notes, exhibits, presentations, motions in limine, and jury instructions.
• Conducts all aspects of trials.
• Attends and participates in monthly case review meetings and various other staff and client meetings as needed.
• Completes continuing education as required.
• Serves as 24-hour on call Prosecuting Attorney on a rotating schedule to issue arrest and search warrants during non-office hours.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Work is performed in a standard office environment and involves sitting for extended periods of time, standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting objects up to 25 pounds.


EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:

Doctorate in Law; AND three (3) years of experience in criminal law.

Depending on area of assignment, a valid Driver’s License, Notary Public License, and/or other specialized certifications may be required.

Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Missouri.

Knowledge of:
• County and department policies and procedures.
• Applications of legal principles to individual cases.
• Methods, procedures, and practices of legal research.
• Franklin County ordinances, general law and State and Federal case law.
• Established precedents and sources of legal reference.
• Candidates with jury trial experience, especially in the field of special victim cases, will receive additional consideration.

Skills in:
• Analyzing appraising and organizing facts, evidence, and precedents in assigned cases.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Reviewing and analyzing information to determine the proper course of action.
• Communicating clearly both verbally and in writing.
• Preparing cases for trial.
• Presenting detailed materials clearly and logically.

Salary ranges from $90,000 to $100,000 (based on experience)



Interested Parties/How to Apply:     

Please submit a cover letter and resume to Michele Briggs at mbriggs@franklinmo.gov