Special Victims Prosecutor: Courtroom Impact & Growth

The Juris Agency; Fulton (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Work from Home

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Hands on Training

Mon-Fri Schedule

Career Growth Opportunities

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Callaway County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office seeks a full-time Assistant Prosecuting Attorney (APA) to join our dedicated team, with a strong focus on special victim cases. You will represent the State of Missouri in criminal prosecutions while working in a dynamic, collegial office that prioritizes justice, accountability, and the safety and dignity of crime victims.

The starting salary is negotiable and competitive with similarly situated jurisdictions, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Admission to the Missouri Bar (or eligibility for admission).
• Comfort with frequent court appearances and a willingness to take cases to trial when appropriate.
• Strong work ethic and reliability, including follow-through on deadlines, discovery, and case preparation.
• Steady temperament under pressure and the ability to make thoughtful decisions quickly when needed (including on-call situations).

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate case referrals from law enforcement, with an emphasis on domestic violence-related investigations.
• Draft and file criminal charges, including orders of protection violations and related offenses.
• Prosecute felony and misdemeanor cases through trial or plea, including intimate partner violence matters.
• Appear frequently in court, handling a variety of proceedings, including bench trials, jury trials, bond hearings, and motion practice.
• Work closely with victim advocates, law enforcement, and community partners to support victim safety and case outcomes.

Skills

Court appearances

Trial advocacy

Victim-centered communication

Team collaboration

Policy interpretation

Education

Missouri Bar admission

Job description

The Callaway County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office seeks a full-time Assistant Prosecuting Attorney (APA) to join our dedicated team, with a strong focus on special victim cases. You will represent the State of Missouri in criminal prosecutions while working in a dynamic, collegial office that prioritizes justice, accountability, and the safety and dignity of crime victims.

The starting salary is negotiable and competitive with similarly situated jurisdictions, commensurate with experience.