Taney County Prosecuting Attorney (Assistant Prosecuting Attorney) Employment Opportunity
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JOB POSTING
ASSISTANT PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
JOB SUMMARY:
The Assistant Prosecuting Attorney will represent the State of Missouri in criminal cases occurring in
Taney County.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Conduct factual and legal analysis of reports submitted by various law enforcement agencies to determine if/what
criminal charges should be filed
Handle cases throughout every stage of criminal proceedings from inception to trial
Appear in court to handle routine docket calls and evidentiary hearings, including but not limited to bond reduction
hearings, preliminary hearings, bench/jury trials, and probation revocation hearings
Draft, file, and argue motions
Communicate with victims and witnesses
Attend depositions of victims and witnesses
Serve as the on-call prosecutor on a weekly rotating schedule to handle after hour filings and search warrants
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Juris Doctorate (JD) degree from ABA-accredited law school (3 years)
Valid license to practice law in Missouri (or anticipate having a valid license soon)
Must work well independently, but also be able to collaborate with co-workers, law enforcement, clerks and judges
Must be able to multitask and manage time effectively
Familiarity with the case management system “Karpel” is preferred, but not required
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Successful candidate must pass a pre-employment criminal background check and drug screen.
SALARY: Starting at $75,000, but will be based on experience + Benefits
STATUS: Full Time
Applicants should email a cover letter, resume, and references to
brad.hughes@taneycountymo.gov and melinda.burkhart@taneycountymo.gov
Applications will be accepted until the position filled
Taney County is a substance free, Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEOE). Contact Human Resources
at (417)546-7237 for information. Applications can be obtained at the Human Resources Department or online at
www.taneycounty.org.
March 17, 2026 DM
Taney County Prosecuting Attorney (Assistant Prosecuting Attorney) Employment Opportunity
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