Description:

Boone County, located in Columbia, MO is looking for an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney.

Apply here: www.boonemo.gov

Find out more about working for Boone County here: https://youtu.be/xCtE48jgaV4

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 Attorney's 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

Status: Full-time, exempt, benefited

Qualifications:

Juris Doctorate degree=
Valid license to practice law in the State of Missouri

Preferred Qualifications:
Two years prosecuting experience

Annual Salary Range:
$73,403 - $99,112