Assistant Prosecuting Attorney/Felony

NATURE OF WORK

Under limited supervision, manages a caseload in representing the State of Missouri on criminal prosecutions to include motions, preliminary hearings, plea agreements, and all aspects of court, jury trials and probation violation proceedings. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities.  Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Reviews police reports to determine if charges should be filed; requests additional information from officers as needed; conducts interviews with officers, victims, and witnesses.
• Files charges and prepares necessary documents to file with courts; sets bonds and specials conditions for each case. 
• Prepares cases for docket by reviewing and analyzing facts, issues, and criminal histories of defendants.
• Prepares questions for all hearings; meets with and prepares witnesses for hearings, preliminary hearings, and motions to suppress. 
• Researches case law; prepares notes, exhibits, presentations, motions in limine, and jury instructions. 
• Conducts all aspects of trials.
• Attends and participates in monthly case review meetings and various other staff and client meetings as needed. 
• Completes continuing education as required. 
• Serves as 24-hour on call Prosecuting Attorney on a rotating schedule to issue arrest and search warrants during non-office hours. 
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

WORKING ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  

Work is performed in a standard office environment and involves sitting for extended periods of time, standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting of objects up to 25 pounds.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:

Doctorate in Law; AND three (3) years of experience in criminal law, which includes some trial experience.

Depending on area of assignment, a valid Driver’s License, Notary Public License, and/or other specialized certifications may be required.

Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Missouri.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

Knowledge of: 

• County and department policies and procedures. 
• Applications of legal principles to individual cases. 
• Methods, procedures, and practices of legal research. 
• Franklin County ordinances, general law, and State and Federal case law. 
• Established precedents and sources of legal reference. 

Skills in: 

• Analyzing appraising and organizing facts, evidence, and precedents in assigned cases. 
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Reviewing and analyzing information to determine the proper course of action. 
• Communicating clearly both verbally and in writing. 
• Preparing cases for trial. 
• Presenting detailed materials clearly and logically.