Attorney I - Prosecuting Attorney

St. Louis County (MO) • Clayton, MO

274d • $63,473 - $92,185

About The Position

Do you want to be a part of the change? The St. Louis County Office of the Prosecuting Attorney is hiring prosecutors to support our mission to enhance public safety while promoting an equitable justice system. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who want significant court room experience and a high level of responsibility while receiving training and mentoring from some of the most talented attorneys and trial lawyers in the region. The starting salary will be between $63,473.28 - $92,185.00 annually. Starting salaries vary based on the candidate's qualifications. In addition to our family-friendly, collegial work environment, we offer a comprehensive benefits package and a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy. To learn more about these and other County benefits, please visit https://stlouiscountymo.gov/st-louis-county-departments/administration/personnel/benefits.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensure to practice law or awaiting results from the recent bar examination.

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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy.
• Qualified agency for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees