Assistant Prosecuting Attorney I

Are you ready to put your legal skills to work serving your community?

Clay County is seeking a dedicated Assistant Prosecuting Attorney I to join our team. This is an opportunity to represent the State of Missouri in criminal cases while gaining invaluable courtroom experience in a supportive and professional environment. In this role, you'll be at the heart of the criminal justice process, handling a wide variety of cases and responsibilities, including:

• Reviewing cases and determining appropriate charges.
• Represent the State in all phases of the criminal process, including arraignments, hearings, trials, and docket calls Preparing and presenting cases at preliminary hearings, motion hearings, and trials.
• Work closely with law enforcement, victims, and witnesses to ensure justice is served.
• Negotiate plea agreements with defense counsel.

Why Join Us

• Meaningful Work: Every day, you'll make a direct impact on the safety and well-being of your community.
• Courtroom Experience: You'll gain hands-on litigation experience early in your career, preparing you for long-term growth.
• Team-Oriented Environment: Work alongside a supportive team of attorneys and staff who are dedicated to upholding justice.
• Work-Life Balance: While the work is demanding, we encourage strong time management and value efficiency over long hours.

The ideal candidate has a Juris Doctor (JD) and license to practice law in Missouri and is Member in good standing with the Missouri Bar. They have a strong knowledge of criminal law, trial techniques, rules of evidence, and procedure, excellent communication skills with the ability to remain composed under pressure, a commitment to fairness, integrity, and public service, and preferably at least one year of related legal experience.

The employee will receive an annual salary, DOE, along with a benefits package that includes two defined benefit retirement plans fully funded by the County and a deferred-compensation plan with a match on the first 4% contributed. We also offer three medical plans including two high deductible plans, dental, vision, two flexible spending accounts, and supplemental plans. Full-time employees are also offered life insurance (2X annual salary) paid by the County, paid vacation/sick leave, 14 paid holidays, LTD and tuition reimbursement.