Assistant Prosecuting Attorney I
Jackson County Missouri
Apply to this job Independence, MO Jackson County Courthouse - Floor Twelve Until 8/21/2026 3+ years exp First posted March 27, 2025 Last posted March 27, 2025
Job description
It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
Department: Prosecuting Attorney
Grade: 250
Salary: $78,000/year
Job Duties:
- Responsible for maintaining a criminal docket of 20-30 felony and misdemeanor cases.
- Responsible for special assignments, legal research assignments and special Prosecutor assignments as determined by the department head or his/her designee.
- Responsible for filing of charges, prosecution of cases when appropriate.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must have a Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university of law.
- Must be a member in good standing with the Missouri Bar Association.
- Three years of progressively responsible experience.
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
About this role
Summary
Manage criminal cases, conduct legal research, file charges, prosecute felony and misdemeanor cases
Job title
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney I
Experience level
3+ years
Minimum experience
3+ years exp
Industry
government
Location requirements
Independence, MO; on-site work only
Salary
$78,000/year
Management role
No
Skills & keywords
Required skills
Juris Doctoratemember of Missouri Bar
Preferred skills
None specified
Specializations
criminal lawlegal researchprosecutionfeloniesmisdemeanors
Locations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Independence, MO, USA
On-site City
Unknown location
On-site