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ST CHARLES COUNTY GOVERNMENT Asst. Prosecuting Attorney 1 in Saint Charles, Missouri
ASSISTANT PROSECUTING ATTORNEY I
**[ST. CHARLES COUNTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
**[Salary Range: Min $62,990.34 - Max $93,507.40 per year
**[This is a full-time position which includes a full range of benefits including Paid Time Off, Extended Medical Leave, Holidays, Employee Health, Dental, Life, Disability, Retirement, and Tuition Assistance programs.
[JOB DESCRIPTION: [The purpose of this position is to review, recommend charges and prosecute cases from assignment to final disposition by trial or guilty plea. Assignments include a high volume of criminal misdemeanor and traffic cases in addition to assigned felonies under the supervision of a felony attorney. This position may be assigned to the criminal, bad check or child support unit. The work is performed under the supervision of the Assistant Prosecuting Attorney III.]{calibri",sans-serif"=""}]{calibri",sans-serif"=""}]{calibri",sans-serif"=""}]{calibri",sans-serif"=""}]{calibri",sans-serif"=""}**
- Represents the State in misdemeanor docket, Director of Revenue cases, jury trials, motion and bond hearings, preliminary hearings, and guilty pleas.
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``` - Reviews cases to determine trial strategies, subpoena witnesses, and to request additional investigations.
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``` - Negotiates with defense attorneys.
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``` - Interviews witnesses and victims. Meets with witnesses, victims, and law enforcement regarding court appearances.
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``` - Discusses plea negotiations with victims.
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``` - Visits crime scenes and examines evidence.
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``` - Handles depositions.
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``` - Researches various points of law, prepares motions, appeals, responses and arguments.
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``` - Prepares legal briefs and memos.
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``` - Prepares and files criminal charges.
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``` - Prepares charged cases for hearings/ bench trials and jury trials.
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``` - Prepares and conducts court dockets.
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``` - Reviews warrant applications for charges. Assists with the preparation and review of search warrants for law enforcement.
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``` - Provides training for law enforcement.
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``` - Attends and participates in continuing education.
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