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. Candidates with jury trial experience, especially in the field of special victim cases, will receive additional consideration.

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.