Assistant Prosecuting Attorney III
Jackson County MO
Independence, MO · Posted July 30, 2026
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About the job
It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
Department: Prosecutor
Grade: 290
Salary: $90,200/year
Job Duties:
R esponsible for maintaining a criminal docket of 20-30 felony and misdemeanor cases.
Responsible for special action assignments, legal research assignments and special Prosecutor assignments as determined by the department head or his/her designee.
Minimum Qualifications:
Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university of law.
Must be a member of the Missouri Bar Association
Five years of progressively responsible experience.
Must submit to and pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!