Assistant Prosecuting Attorney I

Jackson County Missouri; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 70,200 - 85,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental

Life insurance

Vacation time

Sick leave

Pension plan

Other benefits

Job summary

Jackson County Missouri is seeking a qualified Prosecuting Attorney to maintain and manage a criminal docket of 20-30 felony and misdemeanor cases. Responsibilities include performing legal research, filing charges, and prosecuting cases as needed.

The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctorate, membership in good standing with the Missouri Bar Association, and at least three years of progressively responsible experience. Attractive benefits such as healthcare, dental, life insurance, and a pension plan are offered.

Qualifications

• Must be a member in good standing with the Missouri Bar Association.
• Three years of progressively responsible experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a criminal docket of 20-30 felony and misdemeanor cases.
• Perform special assignments, legal research assignments, and special Prosecutor assignments as determined by the department head.
• File charges and prosecute cases when appropriate.

Education

Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university of law

Job description

Department: Prosecuting Attorney Grade: 250 Salary: $78,000/year

Job Duties

• Maintain a criminal docket of 20-30 felony and misdemeanor cases.
• Perform special assignments, legal research assignments, and special Prosecutor assignments as determined by the department head or its designee.
• File charges and prosecute cases when appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have a Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university of law.
• Must be a member in good standing with the Missouri Bar Association.
• Three years of progressively responsible experience.

Benefits

• Health care
• Dental
• Life insurance
• Vacation time
• Sick leave
• Pension plan
• Other benefits