Attorney I

St. Louis County Courts; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 63,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust benefits

Paid time off

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Retirement plan

Job summary

The St. Louis County Office of the Prosecuting Attorney is hiring an Attorney I (on-site, full-time) to help prosecute criminal cases and advance equitable justice. Gain meaningful courtroom experience, mentorship, and opportunities for growth while serving the public in Missouri.

Starting salary ranges with competitive benefits are included, and candidates must be licensed in Missouri with a JD from an ABA-accredited school. A strong writing and analytical background is essential.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from ABA-accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in Missouri.
• Analytical thinker with strong writing and advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute criminal misdemeanors for Missouri.
• Partake in felony cases at hearings and trials as needed.
• Represent the State in criminal appeals.
• Assist in sentencing and post-trial motions as required.
• Participate in investigations and guide junior staff.

Skills

Courtroom experience

Strong writing skills

Legal research

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

## Attorney IApply: On Site: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR6**Discover Your Future with Opportunity Central!****Job Description Summary:**Do you want to be part of meaningful change within our community? The St. Louis County Office of the Prosecuting Attorney is seeking passionate attorneys who are committed to public safety and advancing an equitable justice system. This role offers significant courtroom experience, impactful public service, and the chance to work alongside some of the region’s most skilled attorneys and trial lawyers.**Job Description:**This position provides an opportunity to directly support justice, serve the public, and gain substantial litigation experience. Attorneys in this role take on meaningful responsibility early in their careers, receive hands-on mentoring, and contribute to strengthening public trust in the legal system.**Why You Should Consider a Career as an Attorney I:****Meaningful Work:** Supports St. Louis County’s mission by promoting fairness, public safety, and accessible justice for residents through the ethical and effective prosecution of criminal cases.**Professional Growth:**This role offers substantial opportunities for professional development and advancement. Prosecutors gain intensive courtroom experience early in their careers, including trial work, motion practice, and appellate argument. You will receive mentorship from experienced trial attorneys, participate in continuing legal education, and develop expertise in criminal law, legal strategy, and case management. As skills progress, attorneys may advance into specialized units, leadership roles, or senior prosecutorial positions within the office.**Qualities of a Standout Candidate:** A successful prosecutor is an analytical thinker with strong courtroom presence, exceptional writing skills, and a commitment to justice, equity, and collaboration. Top candidates are responsible, detail‐oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced legal environment.**Starting Salary:**$63,473–$74,271 annually depending on qualifications.**Comprehensive Benefits:** St. Louis County offers a robust benefits package including affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance; generous Paid Time Off beginning in the first year; 11 paid holidays; and a deferred benefit retirement plan. Employees may also qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.**Key Responsibilities:*** Prosecutes criminal misdemeanors for the State of Missouri.* Prosecutes criminal felony cases at preliminary hearing in Associate Circuit Court and in Circuit Court on a limited basis.* Represents the State in criminal appeals.* Represents the State Board of Probation and Parole in matters of probation revocations.* Processes criminal warrants charging defendants with crimes by evaluating facts, reports, evidence and witness statements which allege the criminal action.* Responds to petitions for habeas corpus.* Appears for the State on default judgments, drafts post-trial motions and appellate briefs to support the State's position concerning legal issues.* Instructs investigators as to specific tasks required for the preparation of a case.* Participates in pleas and sentencing in circuit court on behalf of the state.* Performs related work as required.**Minimum Qualifications:**Candidates should possess a Juris Doctorate degree from an American law school accredited by the American Bar Association and licensure to practice law in the State of Missouri.**Pre-Employment Process Requirements:**Applicants will be evaluated based on relevant education, experience, responses to supplemental questions, and other work-related information provided on the application. Resumes are supplementary and do not replace the required application.All candidates will receive notifications regarding application status once determined. Status updates are provided via email and can be found within each candidate’s Workday profile.Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to interview. Interview scores will determine the applicant's final grade; a minimum score of 70 is required for hiring consideration. The five highest-ranking candidates will be referred to the Department Director/Appointing Authority for final selection.**Pre-Employment Screening:**Candidates extended a conditional offer must successfully complete all required pre‐employment screenings. These screenings include a drug test administered at no cost to the candidate by a certified laboratory and a background check evaluating the recency and relevance of the candidate’s history to the position. Candidates must complete the drug test within 48 hours of receiving a conditional offer; failure to do so may result in withdrawal of the offer.**At St. Louis County, we're not just about jobs, we're about opportunity.** **Equal Opportunity Employer:** **St. Louis County is committed to fair and equitable employment opportunities for all, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, or political affiliation.** **St. Louis County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for the application or hiring process should contact the St. Louis County ADA Coordinator at 314-615-1796 or call Relay MO at 711 or 1-800-735-2966 (TTY) or email** **[e-mail]****.**