Attorney II - Prosecuting Attorney

Job overview

The Attorney II - Prosecuting Attorney is an onsite role based in Hillsboro, MO, with compensation not specified. This position supports the legal team at Jefferson County, MO Local Government. This role exists to perform moderately complex legal work. The attorney contributes to the county's legal operations by conducting research, drafting documents, and representing the state in criminal dockets and litigation.

What you'll do

• Represent the state in dockets and trials
• conduct legal research
• negotiate with defense attorneys
• interview witnesses
• prepare legal briefs.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

hillsboro mo

attorney

legal

prosecutor

government

litigation

criminal law

public service

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Public service career
• legal experience

Why this role

Opportunity to handle felony and misdemeanor cases; participation in on-call rotation; public service impact.

About the employer

Jefferson County, Mo Local Government is hiring for this role. Industry: Legal Counsel and Prosecution. Sector: 92.