Job Openings
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Missouri Office of Prosecution Services
CHILD ABUSE RESOURCE PROSECUTOR
Applications are now being accepted by the Missouri Office of Prosecution Services (MOPS) for the position of Child Abuse Resource Prosecutor. The successful applicant is an experienced prosecutor who will provide: continuing professional education programs (including regional trainings, webinars and assistance with conference coordination); consultation with local prosecutors in complex prosecutions; trial assistance to prosecutors in complex cases; service as special prosecutor in cases of conflicts of interest; technical assistance and other resources to Missouri prosecutors, law enforcement officers and other allied professionals to improve their ability to investigate and prosecute child abuse in Missouri in a multi-disciplinary team setting; and serve as liaison with relevant committees, task forces and victim advocacy groups.
The Child Abuse Resource Prosecutor may be assigned other work as needed. The annual salary range will be discussed upon application. MOPS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants should email a cover letter and resume to Catherine.Vannier@prosecutors.mo.gov. Prior applicants should feel free to re-apply. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
POSTED 5/7/2025
UPDATED 12/8/2025
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Mississippi County
ASSISTANT PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
Mississippi County APA Opening
POSTED 2/2/2026
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Christian County
VICTIM ADVOCATE
Christian County Victim Advocate Opening
POSTED 2/2/2026
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Saline County
ASSISTANT PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
Saline County APA Opening
POSTED 1/22/2026
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Franklin County
ASSISTANT PROSECUTING ATTORNEY - TRAFFIC, MISDEMEANOR, APPEAL
Franklin County APA - Traffic, Misdemeanor, Appeal Job Posting
POSTED 12/8/2025
UPDATED 1/22/2026
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Boone County
ASSISTANT PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
Boone County APA Job Posting
POSTED 8/22/2025
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Newton County
ASSISTANT PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
Newton County APA Job Posting
POSTED 8/5/2025
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Missouri Attorney Generals Office
Assistant Attorney General
Public Protection Section - St. Louis
The Missouri Attorney General's Office is actively seeking an attorney with excellent credentials to serve as an Assistant Attorney General in the Public Protection Section in St. Louis.
The Public Protection Section is involved in a wide range of criminal prosecutions at the investigation and trial level throughout Missouri. Our prosecutors are appointed to assist in serious or complex prosecutions at the request of a local prosecutor and by direction of the Governor or are appointed as special prosecutors by a court when local prosecutors have a conflict of interest. The Public Protection Section handles a wide variety of criminal cases, including, but not limited to, assaults, offenses committed against children, homicides. Attorneys will be responsible for plea agreements, motion practice, bench and jury trials, and other duties as assigned.
This position will involve intermittent travel within Missouri for meetings, trials, or court appearances.
For more information on the Public Protection Section, please click here: https://ago.mo.gov/divisions/public-safety
Preferred experience/skills:
- 3 years or more experience in prosecution
- Jury trial experience
- Excellent legal writing, oral advocacy, and litigation strategy skills
Candidates must be licensed to practice law in Missouri. Candidates with relevant experience and education will be considered for an interview.
Salary is commensurate with experience.
EOE
https://agomo.applicantpro.com/jobs/3382107
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Assistant Attorney General
Public Protection Section - Springfield
The Missouri Attorney General's Office is actively seeking an attorney with excellent credentials to serve as an Assistant Attorney General in the Public Protection Section in Springfield.
The Public Protection Section is involved in a wide range of criminal prosecutions at the investigation and trial level throughout Missouri. Our prosecutors are appointed to assist in serious or complex prosecutions at the request of a local prosecutor and by direction of the Governor or are appointed as special prosecutors by a court when local prosecutors have a conflict of interest. The Public Protection Section handles a wide variety of criminal cases, including, but not limited to, assaults, offenses committed against children, homicides. Attorneys will be responsible for plea agreements, motion practice, bench and jury trials, and other duties as assigned.
This position will involve intermittent travel within Missouri for meetings, trials, or court appearances.
For more information on the Public Protection Section, please click here: https://ago.mo.gov/divisions/public-safety
Preferred experience/skills:
- 3 years or more experience in prosecution
- Jury trial experience
- Excellent legal writing, oral advocacy, and litigation strategy skills
Candidates must be licensed to practice law in Missouri. Candidates with relevant experience and education will be considered for an interview.
Salary is commensurate with experience.
EOE
https://agomo.applicantpro.com/jobs/3382114
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Assistant Attorney General
Consumer Protection Section - Kansas City
The Missouri Attorney General's Office is actively seeking attorneys with excellent credentials for an Assistant Attorney General position in the Consumer Protection Section in Kansas City.
The Consumer Protection Section handles some of the Office's most complex and high-profile civil litigation and criminal prosecutions. Its attorneys prosecute white collar crime charging deceptive business practices under the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act as well as stealing, financial exploitation, securities fraud, and identity theft at the state level. Attorneys also bring civil enforcement actions and seek restraining orders, injunctions, and restitution to protect the health and safety of Missourians, penalize violators, and get relief for victims of fraud. The Section also conducts investigations at the state and multistate-level, often in connection with other State Attorneys General offices and federal partners. The Section handles matters in the areas of privacy, non-profit and charity fraud, No Call/telemarketing, and antitrust.
The position may involve intermittent daytime or overnight travel within Missouri.
For more information on the Consumer Protection Section please click here: https://ago.mo.gov/divisions/consumer/
Preferred experience/skills:
- Courtroom, grand jury, and trial experience
- Handling pre-filing investigation, discovery, motion practice, and depositions
- Drafting civil petitions and criminal charges
- Resolving claims by settlement
- Familiarity with state court rules and procedures, including bankruptcy
- Commitment to public service
- Excellent legal writing and oral advocacy
Candidates must be licensed to practice law in Missouri. Candidates with relevant experience and education will be considered for an interview.
Salary is commensurate with experience.
EOE
https://agomo.applicantpro.com/jobs/3382071
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Assistant Attorney General
Consumer Protection Section - Springfield
The Missouri Attorney General's Office is actively seeking attorneys with excellent credentials for an Assistant Attorney General position in the Consumer Protection Section in Springfield.
The Consumer Protection Section handles some of the Office's most complex and high-profile civil litigation and criminal prosecutions. Its attorneys prosecute white collar crime charging deceptive business practices under the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act as well as stealing, financial exploitation, securities fraud, and identity theft at the state level. Attorneys also bring civil enforcement actions and seek restraining orders, injunctions, and restitution to protect the health and safety of Missourians, penalize violators, and get relief for victims of fraud. The Section also conducts investigations at the state and multistate-level, often in connection with other State Attorneys General offices and federal partners. The Section handles matters in the areas of privacy, non-profit and charity fraud, No Call/telemarketing, and antitrust.
The position may involve intermittent daytime or overnight travel within Missouri.
For more information on the Consumer Protection Section please click here: https://ago.mo.gov/divisions/consumer/
Preferred experience/skills:
- Courtroom, grand jury, and trial experience
- Handling pre-filing investigation, discovery, motion practice, and depositions
- Drafting civil petitions and criminal charges
- Resolving claims by settlement
- Familiarity with state court rules and procedures, including bankruptcy
- Commitment to public service
- Excellent legal writing and oral advocacy
Health, vision, dental, and life insurance plans, state pension, and deferred compensation available.
Candidates must be licensed to practice law in Missouri. Candidates with relevant experience and education will be considered for an interview.
Salary is commensurate with experience.
EOE
https://agomo.applicantpro.com/jobs/3382065
POSTED 8/5/2025
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Pulaski County
ASSISTANT PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
The Pulaski County Prosecuting Attorney’s office is accepting resumes for the position of Assistant Prosecuting Attorney. Assistant Prosecutors are responsible for handling a felony caseload though out the entire judicial process, from making charging decisions to jury trials. Assistant Prosecutors are required to be on-call one week per month for the filing of weekend charges, and applications for search warrants.
Applicants must be licensed to practice law in the State of Missouri. Trial Experience required. Criminal Prosecution or Defense preferred.
Benefits include Health insurance, CERF retirement system, all CLEs provided at semi-annual prosecutor’s statewide training, bar dues paid.
Salary commensurate with experience.
To apply, please send resume to info@pulaskicountymopa.com
POSTED 4/24/2025
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Warren County
ASSISTANT PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
Warren County Prosecutor's Office is seeking an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney. The APA will be responsible for reviewing evidence for charging, meeting with law enforcement and victims, trial preparation, plea negotiations, and docket attendance. Desired skills include the ability to work independently, make responsible decisions on cases, and collaborate with staff in the Office and court system. Applicants need a Juris Doctorate Degree with a valid license to practice law in the state of Missouri and must be able to pass a drug test and background fitness review. The starting salary is $68,000 - $85,000. The salary shall be commensurate depending on experience. Other benefits include paid vacation and sick time, paid holidays, county-paid health, dental, and vision insurance premiums, and the County Employees Retirement Fund (CERF) pension plan. Additional benefits are available. Please submit resume, cover letter, and references with application to Holly.Gibson@prosecutors.mo.gov.
POSTED 3/7/2025
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Camden County
ASSISTANT PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
Vacancy Details:
There is only one vacancy for this announcement. Applicants selected for an in-person interview will be notified as quickly as possible. Please do not apply if you cannot pass a drug screen, have any criminal history, have been terminated from any county or state position, or do not meet all of the job requirements. The successful applicant will charge cases ranging from infractions to felonies, and be responsible for all aspects of cases. This position is full-time. Salary is commensurate with experience. While the ideal candidate will have criminal law experience, recent law graduates will be considered.
Job Requirements:
- Missouri Bar License in good standing
- Criminal prosecution or defense work preferred
- Trial experience highly preferred
- Proven capacity to work successfully in a team
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Excellent time management skills
- Ability to multitask
- Superior communication skills
Job Duties:
- Representing the State of Missouri in criminal matters occurring in Camden County
- Charging decisions
- Jury and bench trials
- Producing offers and negotiating dispositions with defense counsel
- Depositions
- Delegating clerical duties to support staff
- Interfacing with law enforcement
- Court appearance.
- Attending relevant continuing legal education
- Assisting other attorneys as needed
- Legal research
- Discovery and motion practice
Benefits:
Benefits include retirement eligibility with CERF and LAGERS; all state and federal holidays; health insurance; life insurance; state bar fee reimbursement; continuing legal education class reimbursement. The position qualifies for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. This is a salaried position generally requiring forty (40) hours per week and “on-call” rotation approximately eight times a year. The office is family friendly and encourages a healthy work-life balance.
Application Process:
Send cover letter, resume, and unofficial/official law school transcripts to the attention of Stacey Robinett at Stacey_Robinett@camdenmo.org or 1 Court Circle NW Suite 10, Camdenton, Missouri 65020.
POSTED 1/29/2025
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Boone County
ASSISTANT PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
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.
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:
$58,531 - $96,928
POSTED 1/29/2025
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Marion County
ASSISTANT PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
The Marion County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has an immediate opening for a motivated and experienced attorney. Marion County has two separate courthouses (Hannibal and Palmyra). Experienced attorneys may handle traffic, conservation, low-level felonies and misdemeanors with the opportunity to handle high-level felonies as experience provides.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Assistant Prosecuting Attorneys (APAs) will appear regularly in Associate and Circuit courts to conduct motion hearings, preliminary hearings, bench trials, and jury trials. APAs also review referrals from law enforcement agencies, filing charges as appropriate and working with officers to develop stronger cases. APAs also join the on-call rotation, serving as a law enforcement point of contact for advice on criminal matters arising during their investigations, investigative subpoena requests, and assisting law enforcement in the issuance of search warrants. Most importantly, APAs stay in contact with victims of crime with the assistance of our Victim Advocate to keep them informed of the status of their case and seek justice on their behalf.
QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must be a member of the Missouri Bar in good standing. Interested candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in prosecution or criminal defense, work efficiently in an increasingly paperless environment, and possess a strong desire to work in public service. The compensation package includes excellent health and retirement benefits as well as a salary ranging from $66,000-$85,000, based on experience. Please forward a resume to Lesley Hicks at lhicks@marioncounty-mo.gov or call (573) 221-0146 with any questions.
POSTED 11/25/2024
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