Attorney III

Circuitattorney; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A government legal office in St. Louis is seeking an experienced Assistant Circuit Attorney to handle complex felony cases. The ideal candidate should possess over 5 years of trial experience and be a member of the Missouri Bar. Responsibilities include managing investigations, conducting legal research, attending court hearings, and maintaining professionalism. This position offers an opportunity to serve the St. Louis community as a lead prosecutor on significant cases.

Qualifications

• Must have 5+ years of trial experience.
• Current member of the Missouri Bar or eligible for licensure.

Responsibilities

• Handle high-level, violent felony cases.
• Conduct investigations and review evidence.
• Participate in court appearances with professionalism.

Skills

Trial experience

Legal research

Case management

Witness interviewing

Education

Member of the Missouri Bar

Job description

The St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s Office is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Circuit Attorney at the level of Attorney III.

We are a fast‑paced office devoted to a culture of excellence interested in someone with 5 or more years of trial experience capable of hitting the ground running with little supervision.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced attorney seeking to serve the St. Louis community as a lead prosecutor on this office’s most serious felony cases.

Qualifications

Must be a current member of the Missouri Bar or eligible for licensure in the State of Missouri.

Duties

This position includes handling all aspects of cases involving complex, high‑level, violent felonies, representing the people of the City of St. Louis, State of Missouri.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Investigation including review of evidence and official reports
• Interviewing and deposing witnesses and victims
• Making charging decisions and drafting charging documents
• Performing legal research and writing memos
• Conducting bond review and detention hearings
• Conducting preliminary and grand jury hearings
• Preparing and answering discovery
• Drafting and arguing motions
• Conducting bench and jury trials
• Conducting probation revocations hearings
• Frequent court appearances with the highest level of professionalism
• Skillful management of case load
• Participating in continued legal education as required by the Missouri Bar