What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Prosecuting Attorney/Felony position at Franklin County?
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.
