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Job Title: Regional Assistant Prosecuting Attorney

Department: Prosecuting Attorney’s Office – Mexico Regional Child Support Unit

Reports to:   Prosecuting Attorney

Job Code:

FLSA:  Exempt

Date:  October 15, 2023

 Position Overview:

This Missouri-licensed Attorney position represents the Prosecuting Attorney in civil and criminal courtrooms across northeast Missouri, through a cooperative agreement with the Missouri Department of Social Services Family Support Division. This Assistant Prosecuting Attorney will work with staff from our local office, as well as interact with Court personnel, Judges and custodial parents across northeast Missouri. With supervision, this Attorney will assist in supervision and productivity of the Mexico Regional Child Support Unit.

Education and Experience:

J.D., with Missouri Bar license in good standing. Missouri Driver’s license.

Microsoft Office and Excel experience.

High level of technological competence and cooperative experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Review referrals for prosecution of child support obligations through civil and criminal processes

Work with local staff to encourage, structure and prosecute payment of child support obligations

Prepares documents and entering case tracking using case management software

Travel to dockets across northeast Missouri via car

Communicates extensively with internal and external audiences

Research and provide information on legal topics and child support obligations, provides information and guidance to parents, stakeholders and colleagues.

Perform other 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:

Missouri-licensed attorney, graduation with a J.D. degree.

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, court staff, 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.

Meeting all deadlines.

 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.

Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle for sometimes extended periods of time.

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.


Administrative Assistant to the Commission

Position Overview

The Administrative Assistant to the Commission reports directly to the county commission, oversees and directs day to day planning and record keeping for the road and bridge department and county commission.

Work hours Monday through Friday 8:00-5:00 (or otherwise as assigned)

Education and Experience:

  • High School Diploma or GED required

  • Microsoft Office experience preferred

  • Microsoft Excel experience preferred

  • Microsoft Power Point experience preferred

  • Customer Service experience required

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Assist with accounts receivable/payable as requested

  • Time sheet keeping for road and bridge

  • Assist commission with administrative responsibilities

  • Works with county clerk's office for expenditures

  • Creates spreadsheets

  • Responsible for tickets with the phone systems and computers

  • Writes up request for bids for projects

  • Provides customer service as needed (answers phones, writes letters and other duties as assigned)

  • Manages door system and contacts door company with problems

  • Manages dust control database

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $15.60 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching

  • Dental insurance

  • Employee assistance program

  • Flexible spending account

  • Health insurance

  • Life insurance

  • Paid time off

  • Retirement plan

  • Vision insurance






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