Assistant Prosecuting Attorney III

Jackson County Missouri; United States; On-site; USD 76,670 - 103,230; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental

Life insurance

Vacation time

Sick leave

Pension plan

plus many more

Job summary

Jackson County Missouri is seeking a dedicated Prosecutor to manage a criminal docket and handle complex assignments in a fast-paced office. The role requires a JD, Missouri Bar, and five years of progressively responsible experience.

You will perform legal research, supervise docket administration for 20-30 cases, and take on special prosecutor tasks as determined by the department head. Background checks and drug screening are required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain a criminal docket of 20-30 felony and misdemeanor cases.
• Handle special action assignments, legal research assignments and special Prosecutor assignments as determined by the department head or his/her designee.

Skills

Juris Doctorate

Missouri Bar member

Education

Juris Doctorate

Missouri Bar Association

Five years experience

Job description

It'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: 290 Salary: $90,200/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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university of law.
• Must be a member of the Missouri Bar Association
• Five 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!

The 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!

Benefits

• health care
• dental
• life insurance
• vacation time
• sick leave
• a pension plan
• plus many more!