Assistant Prosecuting AttryTraf/Misdem/Appell

Under general supervision, prepares assigned cases for prosecution and disposition by plea or trial; drafts and argues motions; conducts preliminary hearings; drafts plea agreements, and participates in all aspects of case preparation, court and 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.

• Prepares and analyzes cases; performs correspondence activities with defense attorneys for exchange of discovery and making plea recommendations; prepares testimony outlines. 
• Prepares cases for docket; reviews facts and criminal records; sets dates for trials and hearings. 
• Reviews police reports and tickets to determine if charges should be filed; fills out charge forms and warrant applications. 
• Performs research regarding the status of law on issues relevant to cases; assists other with research projects as needed. 
• Conducts victim interviews to assess the case; prepares witness outlines; explains courtroom procedures.
• Represents the State of Missouri at Bench and Jury Trials and Motion and Revocation Hearings. 
• Represents Director of Revenue in Petitions for Review of Administrative Hearings.
• Serves as 24-hour on call Prosecuting Attorney on a rotating schedule to issue arrest and search warrants during non-office hours. 
• Attends and participates in staff meetings. 
• Participate in continued legal education as required. 
• 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; may be exposed to potentially hostile defendants.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:

Doctorate in Law. License to practice law in the state of Missouri. 

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. 
• Principles and practices of project management and administration. 
• Rules of evidence. 

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. 
• Conducting legal research. 
• Preparing legal documents and records. and proposed legal opinions.