Assistant Prosecuting Attorney III

Jackson County Missouri

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Independence, MO Until 9/29/2026 5+ years exp First posted July 31, 2026 Last posted July 31, 2026
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: Prosecutor

Grade: 290

Salary: $90,200/year

Job Duties:

  • Responsible for maintaining a criminal docket of 20-30 felony and misdemeanor cases.
  • Responsible for special action assignments, legal research assignments and special Prosecutor assignments as determined by the department head or his/her designee.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university of law.
  • Must be a member of the Missouri Bar Association
  • Five years of progressively responsible experience.
  • Must submit to and pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

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 docket and perform legal research for prosecutor's department.

Job title

Assistant Prosecuting Attorney III

Experience level

5+ years

Minimum experience

5+ years exp

Industry

government

Location requirements

must be in Independence, MO, or remote work allowed

Salary

$90k+

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

Juris DoctorateMissouri Bar Association

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

criminal lawlegal research
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Independence, MO, USA

Hybrid City