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Assistant Prosecuting AttryTraf/Misdem/Appell
Union, United States
NATURE OF WORK
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
WORKING ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:
Depending on area of assignment, a valid Driver’s License, Notary Public License, and/or other specialized certifications may be required.
Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Missouri.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
Skills in:
Under general supervision, prepares assigned cases for prosecution and disposition by plea or trial; drafts and argues motions; conducts preliminary hearings; drafts plea agreements, and participates in all aspects of case preparation, court and jury trials, and probation violation proceedings.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
- Prepares and analyzes cases; performs correspondence activities with defense attorneys for exchange of discovery and making plea recommendations; prepares testimony outlines.
- Prepares cases for docket; reviews facts and criminal records; sets dates for trials and hearings.
- Reviews police reports and tickets to determine if charges should be filed; fills out charge forms and warrant applications.
- Performs research regarding the status of law on issues relevant to cases; assists other with research projects as needed.
- Conducts victim interviews to assess the case; prepares witness outlines; explains courtroom procedures.
- Represents the State of Missouri at Bench and Jury Trials and Motion and Revocation Hearings.
- Represents Director of Revenue in Petitions for Review of Administrative Hearings.
- Serves as 24-hour on call Prosecuting Attorney on a rotating schedule to issue arrest and search warrants during non-office hours.
- Attends and participates in staff meetings.
- Participate in continued legal education as required.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Work is performed in a standard office environment and involves sitting for extended periods of time, standing, walking, bending reaching, and lifting of objects up to 25 pounds; may be exposed to potentially hostile defendants.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:
Doctorate in Law. License to practice law in the state of Missouri.
Depending on area of assignment, a valid Driver’s License, Notary Public License, and/or other specialized certifications may be required.
Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Missouri.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
Knowledge of:
- County and department policies and procedures.
- Applications of legal principles to individual cases.
- Methods, procedures, and practices of legal research.
- Franklin County ordinances, general law, and State and Federal case law.
- Established precedents and sources of legal reference.
- Principles and practices of project management and administration.
- Rules of evidence.
Skills in:
- Analyzing appraising and organizing facts, evidence, and precedents in assigned cases.
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
- Reviewing and analyzing information to determine the proper course of action.
- Communicating clearly both verbally and in writing.
- Preparing cases for trial.
- Presenting detailed materials clearly and logically.
- Conducting legal research.
- Preparing legal documents and records. and proposed legal opinions.
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