Attorney II - Prosecuting Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

To Apply:

Please complete the online application found at Resumes are accepted as supplemental information only and will not be used as a substitute for the application, you must complete the application in full.

JOB SUMMARY

Attorney II

The position involves promoting justice by enforcing the laws of the State of Missouri through criminal prosecution. The purpose of this position is to review, recommend charges and prosecute cases from assignment to final disposition by trial or guilty plea.  Work involves felony trials and probation revocations, civil asset forfeitures and being on call.   This position works with the Jefferson County Municipal Enforcement Group and will have an emphasis on narcotics prosecution and is partially grant funded.  This position works with the Jefferson County Municipal Enforcement Group.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Case Intake & Charging: Screen police reports, criminal histories, and evidence; draft informations/complaints ; determine appropriate charges and enhancements.
• Case Management: Maintain a caseload in case management system by keeping notes, sending and completing tasks, adding essential witnesses and managing case settings
• Discovery & Evidence: Request, track, and disclose discovery; manage digital evidence; issue subpoenas; coordinate witness availability.
• Legal Research & Writing: Research statutes/caselaw; draft motions, responses, jury instructions, plea offers, and sentencing memos.
• Court Proceedings: Handle dockets that include arraignments, pleas, probation violations, sentencings and miscellaneous motions.
• On-Call Duties: Handle urgent charging decisions and search warrants for one week on a rotation.
• Professional Development: Participate in continuing legal education provided for prosecutors.
• Collaboration: Work with law enforcement, victim advocates and other community members to coordinate case handling.
• The individual in this role is expected to contribute to the team's efforts by completing other related tasks, as may be assigned.