Assistant Attorney General - Public Protection Section

Missouri Attorney General; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

State pension

Deferred compensation

Job summary

A governmental legal office in St. Louis is seeking an Assistant Attorney General for the Public Protection Section. This role involves handling serious criminal cases, conducting trials, and negotiating agreements. Candidates must be licensed to practice law in Missouri, and should have significant experience in prosecution and jury trials. The position offers health benefits and pension plans, with a salary commensurate with experience, along with the opportunity for professional growth in a dynamic legal environment.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have 3+ years in prosecution and jury trial experience.
• Strong legal writing and oral advocacy skills required.
• Litigation strategy development is essential.

Responsibilities

• Handle plea agreements and motion practice.
• Conduct bench and jury trials as assigned.
• Assist with criminal prosecutions throughout Missouri.

Skills

3 years or more experience in prosecution

Jury trial experience

Excellent legal writing

Oral advocacy

Litigation strategy skills

Education

Licensed to practice law in Missouri

Job description

Overview

Assistant Attorney General – Public Protection Section, St. Louis. The Missouri Attorney General's Office is actively seeking an attorney with excellent credentials to serve as an Assistant Attorney General in the Public Protection Section in St. Louis.

About the Public Protection Section

The Public Protection Section is involved in a wide range of criminal prosecutions at the investigation and trial level throughout Missouri. Our prosecutors are appointed to assist in serious or complex prosecutions at the request of a local prosecutor and by direction of the Governor or are appointed as special prosecutors by a court when local prosecutors have a conflict of interest. The Public Protection Section handles a wide variety of criminal cases, including, but not limited to, assaults, offenses committed against children, homicides. Attorneys will be responsible for plea agreements, motion practice, bench and jury trials, and other duties as assigned.

This position will involve intermittent travel within Missouri for meetings, trials, or court appearances.

For more information on the Public Protection Section, please visit the Missouri AGO Public Safety page.

Preferred experience/skills

• 3 years or more experience in prosecution
• Jury trial experience
• Excellent legal writing, oral advocacy, and litigation strategy skills

Benefits

Health, vision, dental, and life insurance plans, state pension, and deferred compensation available.

Candidates must be licensed to practice law in Missouri. Candidates with relevant experience and education will be considered for an interview.

Salary is commensurate with experience.

EOE