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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