Appellate Attorney, Criminal Appeals — Public Service

Missouri Attorney General; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

State pension

Deferred compensation

Job summary

The Missouri Attorney General's Office seeks an Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Appeals Section in Jefferson City. The role focuses on felony appeals, post-conviction matters, and select interlocutory appeals, with occasional travels within Missouri.

Candidates must be licensed to practice law in Missouri and have excellent legal writing and oral advocacy; appellate court experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Missouri
• Appellate practice experience preferred
• Strong legal writing and oral advocacy
• Commitment to public service

Responsibilities

• Represent the State in felony appeals and post-conviction appeals
• Handle interlocutory appeals and appeals from sexually violent predator adjudications
• Appear in Missouri appellate courts and manage a substantial workload
• Travel within Missouri as needed

Skills

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Appellate court experience

State court rules

Public service

Job description

The Missouri Attorney General's Office seeks an Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Appeals Section in Jefferson City. The role focuses on felony appeals, post-conviction matters, and select interlocutory appeals, with occasional travels within Missouri.

Candidates must be licensed to practice law in Missouri and have excellent legal writing and oral advocacy; appellate court experience is preferred.