Attorney I - Prosecuting Attorney

About the role

The St. Louis County Office of the Prosecuting Attorney is seeking experienced and passionate prosecutors to support the enhancement of public safety and the promotion of an equitable justice system. This role offers significant court room experience and high-level responsibilities, with training and mentorship provided by leading attorneys.

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.
• 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.
• Instructs investigators on 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.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess a Juris Doctorate degree from an American law school accredited by the American Bar Association and licensure to practice law or awaiting results from the recent bar examination.

Qualifications

• Recent and appropriate education and experience.
• Answers to supplemental questions.
• Results of employment references investigated.
• Additional information available.

Skills

Not specified.

Benefits

• Family-friendly, collegial work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Gentlemanly Paid Time Off (PTO) policy.
• Up to 480 hours of paid parental leave.
• Short and long-term disability insurance.
• Dependent care and medical expense reimbursement plans.

Pay

Starting salary between $63,473 - $74,271 annually, varying based on qualifications.

Schedule

N/A