What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Attorney General/Unit Leader - Public Protection Section position at Missouri Attorney General?
Assistant Attorney General/Unit Leader
Public Protection - Sexually Violent Predator Commitment Unit
The Missouri Attorney General's Office is actively seeking an attorney with excellent credentials to serve as an Assistant Attorney General/Sexually Violent Predator Commitment Unit Leader in the Public Protection Section.
The Public Protection Section is involved in a wide range of criminal prosecutions at the investigation and trial level throughout Missouri. Attorneys litigating Sexually Violent Predator (SVP) cases represent the State of Missouri in seeking civil commitment of individuals pursuant to Missouri's SVP statutes. These attorneys also litigate release and revocation cases of previously committed sexually violent predators. The SVP Unit Leader is responsible for reviewing referrals from the Department of Corrections to make filing determinations. Additional duties include training attorneys on the SVP laws and litigation process, developing unit policies to ensure compliance with changes in the SVP laws, managing SVP support staff, and supervising SVP cases. The Unit Leader's caseload may include cases of general criminal prosecution.
This position will involve intermittent travel within Missouri for meetings 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 litigation
- Jury trial experience strongly preferred
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 $98,040.
EOE
Salary : $98,040
