Assistant Circuit Attorney - Attorney I

Responsibilities:

The St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s Office is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Circuit Attorney at the level of Attorney I. We are a fast-paced office devoted to a culture of excellence. This is an outstanding opportunity for newly graduating attorneys or those with some trial experience seeking to serve the St. Louis community as a prosecutor.

Qualifications: Must be a current member of the Missouri Bar or eligible for licensure in the State of Missouri.

Duties: This position includes handling all aspects of cases involving misdemeanors and low-level felonies representing the people of the City of St. Louis, State of Missouri.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Investigation including review of evidence and official reports

• Interviewing and deposing witnesses and victims

• Making charging decisions and drafting charging documents

• Performing legal research and writing memos

• Conducting bond review and detention hearings

• Conducting preliminary and grand jury hearings

• Preparing and answering discovery

• Drafting and arguing motions

• Conducting bench and jury trials

• Conducting sentencing hearings

• Conducting probation revocation hearings

• Frequent court appearances with the highest level of professionalism

• Skillful management of case load

• Participating in continued legal education as required by the Missouri Bar

• Performing other duties as assigned

Requirements:
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
- Admitted to practice law or obtain licensure in the state of Missouri
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities

If you are a dedicated attorney looking for a challenging yet rewarding opportunity, we encourage you to apply. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages and professional development opportunities.

Please submit your resume and a cover letter. Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $63,000.00 - $72,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person