ASST PROSECUTING ATTORNEY

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JOB OPPORTUNITY #: 23-014

ASST PROSECUTING ATTORNEY

PROSECUTING ATTORNEY

POSTED: 12/23/25

Responsibilities:

Conducts factual and legal analysis of reports submitted by law enforcement agencies to determine whether charges should be filed based on the facts and the law; represents the State of Missouri at docket calls, jury trials, and grand jury proceedings; manages assigned cases; maintains proficiency in Missouri and Federal law.

Additional benefits of being an Assistant Prosecutor with Boone County are paid continuing legal education classes, paid Bar dues, bi-annual out-of-office training through the Missouri Office Prosecution Services plus other exciting training opportunities through various state and national associations, membership in the National District Attorneys Association, and the opportunity to conduct jury trials as well as the opportunity to seek justice every day.

New law school graduates are welcome to apply and would enter as an APA I. Salary commensurate with relevant law school experience. Eligible to promote to APA II after two (2) years successful service. Assistant Prosecuting Attorney I: $73,403 - $78,686

Two (2) years or more of relevant legal experience eligible to enter as APA II. Salary commensurate with relevant experience. Assistant Prosecuting Attorney II: $92,435 - $99,112

Status:

Full-time, exempt, benefited

Location:

Columbia, Missouri

Qualifications:

Juris Doctorate degree

Valid license to practice law in the State of Missouri

Preferred Skills:

Two years prosecuting experience

Starting Salary Range:

$73,403 - $99,112

Deadline for Application:

Applications will be accepted until posting is removed.

Apply Now

Apply by clicking the link above or by visiting our website at https://www.boonemo.gov/hr/ . Call (573) 886-4395 if you have questions. Please contact us in advance if an accommodation is needed in order to apply.

The Apply Now link above will take you to our online application system where you can create a user profile or log into a profile you have previously created. You must have a user profile to apply for any county position.

Benefit-eligible employees receive paid vacation, 14 paid holidays, enrollment in the County Employees Retirement Fund, and two matching deferred compensation plans. Other benefits include 100% County paid or low-cost employee health insurance premium options, 100% County paid employee dental premiums, subsidized dependent premiums, and County paid long-term disability and life insurance.

An Equal Opportunity Employer