Assistant Circuit Attorney - Attorney III

Responsibilities:

The St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s Office is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Circuit Attorney at the level of Attorney III. We are a fast-paced office devoted to a culture of excellence interested in someone with 5 or more years of trial experience capable of hitting the ground running with little supervision. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced attorney seeking to serve the St. Louis community as a lead prosecutor on this office’s most serious felony cases.

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 complex, high-level violent 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

• Mentoring junior attorneys

• 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: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person