Assistant Prosecuting Attorney II

16th Circuit; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 71,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental

Life insurance

Vacation time

Sick leave

Pension plan

Job summary

16th Circuit seeks an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney II to manage a docket of 20-30 felony and misdemeanor cases in Kansas City, MO. The role includes handling special assignments, conducting legal research, and filing charges when appropriate.

Candidates must hold a JD, be a member of the Missouri Bar, and have four years of progressively responsible experience. A pre-employment background check and drug screen are required.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university of law.
• Must be a member of the Missouri Bar Association.
• Four years of progressively responsible experience.
• Must submit to and pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining a criminal docket of 20-30 felony and misdemeanor cases.
• Responsible for special action assignments, legal research assignments and special Prosecutor assignments as determined by the department head or his/her designee.
• Responsible for filing of charges, prosecution of cases when appropriate.

Skills

Legal research

Criminal docket management

Missouri Bar membership

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

## Assistant Prosecuting Attorney IIApplylocations: Kansas City, MOtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR102639It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!*We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.***Department:** Prosecutor**Grade:** 270**Salary:** $84,000/year**Job Duties:*** Responsible for maintaining a criminal docket of 20-30 felony and misdemeanor cases* Responsible for special action assignments, legal research assignments and special Prosecutor assignments as determined by the department head or his/her designee.* Responsible for filing of charges, prosecution of cases when appropriate.**Minimum Qualifications:*** Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university of law.* Must be a member of the Missouri Bar Association* Four years of progressively responsible experience.* Must submit to and pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.*If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!*### Jackson CountyThe associates of Jackson County fill a vast array of positions, but they are all part of one team, sharing a common goal - serving the citizens of Jackson County. Jackson County is a wonderful place to work! We offer excellent benefits, including health care, dental, life insurance, vacation time, sick leave and a pension plan, plus many more!