Employment Opportunities

Assistant Prosecuting Attorney

Position Overview:

The Assistant Prosecuting Attorney reports to the Prosecuting Attorney (PA). The APA is responsible for implementing office procedures to ensure smooth, effective and efficient operation of the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney.

Education and Experience:

· Licensed Missouri Attorney (or application pending), Recent law graduates are encouraged to apply

· Experience with Missouri Automated Child Support System (MACSS) (Dos operating system) preferred

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Prosecution of felony, misdemeanor and traffic offenses

· Prosecution of civil, criminal and administration of child support

· Advise pre-trial and post-trial conviction practices and motions

· Research and writing

· Other job duties as assigned.

NOTE: This list presents on the principal duties of the position and is not intended to be comprehensive. The duties and responsibilities listed above may be changed or supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.

Knowledge:

· Maintaining office services; including telephone, fax, constituent communication, data entry and computer skills and file management.

· Adapt to constant interruptions from the telephone, personal contact with constituents and office staff and requires a pleasant but firm cooperative demeanor

· Maintaining confidentiality by avoiding gossip or discussing open or closed civil or criminal cases or open and closed investigations

· Statues, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines of programs administered by the District Attorney’s Office and the Missouri Child Support Program.

Applications of legal principles of the practice of Missouri criminal law and procedure to cases.
Methods, procedures, and practices of legal research.
Missouri juvenile, criminal and civil laws, Court rules and procedures.
Established precedents and sources of legal reference.
County and department policies and procedures.

Skill In:

Organizing materials and documents and accurately maintaining records.

Developing and maintaining professional relationships.

Communicating orally and in writing.

Exercising judgement and discretion in applying rules and policies to situations that may not be routine.

The ability to simultaneously run a docket, run a case management system

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

· Ability to sit or stand for long periods, utilizing office equipment and computers.

· Ability to lift and move office supplies, materials and files on a daily basis and therefore must be capable of lifting at least 40 pounds unassisted.

Audrain County is an equal opportunity employer and considers for employment and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, military service, application for military service, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.

Applications are available in the Audrain County Human Resources Office, Audrain County Courthouse, 101 N Jefferson, Mexico, MO 65265 or online at www.audraincounty.org. Please email resume and application to Human Resources at sbaker@audraincounty.org.

Application Deadline: Open until position is filled

Benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, 401(k) matching, Retirement plans, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, PTO, Sick time, Holidays

Legal Clerk

Position Overview:

The Legal Clerk reports to the Prosecuting Attorney (PA). The Legal Clerk is responsible for implementing office procedures to ensure smooth, effective and efficient operation of the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney. Duties & responsibilities include answering phones, use of data & case management software & equipment, public interaction, general office assistance. The ideal candidate is extremely comfortable with technology, passionately curious & motivated with exceptional people skills, and demonstrates a professional work ethic with attention to detail.

Typical work hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 to 5:00

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or GED required

Microsoft Office experience preferred

Microsoft Excel experience preferred

Customer Service experience preferred

Two relevant years of experience

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

General Office Assistant

Use of data and case management software and equipment.

Public Interaction/Customer service

Answer Telephone

Fast Paced Office Environment

Other job duties as assigned.

Knowledge:

· Maintaining office services; including telephone, fax, constituent communication, data entry and computer skills and file management.

· Adapt to constant interruptions from the telephone, personal contact with constituents and office staff and requires a pleasant but firm cooperative demeanor

· Maintaining confidentiality by avoiding gossip or discussing open or closed civil or criminal cases or open and closed investigations

Skill In:

Organizing materials and documents and accurately maintaining records.

Developing and maintaining professional relationships.

Communicating orally and in writing.

Exercising judgement and discretion in applying rules and policies to situations that may not be routine.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

· Ability to sit or stand for long periods, utilizing office equipment and computers.

· Ability to lift and move office supplies, materials and files on a daily basis and therefore must be capable of lifting at least 40 pounds unassisted.

Application Deadline: Open until position is filled

Benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, 401(k) matching, Retirement plans, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, PTO, Sick time, Holidays

CHIEF DEPUTY COUNTY CLERK

Position Overview:

The Chief Deputy County Clerk serves as the second-in-command within the County Clerk's Office and performs highly responsible administrative, financial, election, and record-keeping duties. This position assists the County Clerk in managing daily operations and may act on behalf of the County Clerk when authorized.

Typical work hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 to 5:00

Salary: $17.37 per hour

Education and Experience:

· High School Diploma or GED required

· Microsoft Office experience preferred

· Microsoft Excel experience preferred

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in administration of the County Clerk's Office
• Maintain official county records and public documents
• Assist with budgeting, and reporting
• Coordinate election administration and voter registration activities
• Prepare reports required by state and local agencies
• Respond to public and county official inquiries
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Serve as acting County Clerk in the Clerk's absence
• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge:

· Maintaining office services; including telephone, fax, constituent communication, data entry and computer skills and file management.

· Adapt to constant interruptions from the telephone, personal contact with constituents and office staff and requires a pleasant but firm cooperative demeanor

Skill In:

Organizing materials and documents and accurately maintaining records.

Developing and maintaining professional relationships.

Communicating orally and in writing.

Exercising judgement and discretion in applying rules and policies to situations that may not be routine.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

The majority of work is performed in a professional office setting and generally sedentary.

Position requires continuous sitting, upward and downward flexion of neck; fine finger dexterity and light to moderate finger pressure to manipulate keyboard, equipment controls, and other office equipment; pinch grasp to manipulate writing utensils. Frequent side-to side turning of neck, walking, standing, bending and stooping, pushing/pulling, twisting at waist, moderate wrist torque to twist equipment knobs and dials, occasional squatting, kneeling, reaching above and at shoulder height, moderate grasping to manipulate objects.

Application Deadline: Open until position is filled

Benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, 401(k) matching, Retirement plans, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, PTO, Sick time, Holidays

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