Assistant Circuit 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.

PLEASE ATTACH A COVER LETTER WITH YOUR RESUME.

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:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Ability to Relocate:

• St. Louis, MO 63101: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person