District Defender

Kansas city appellate/pcr office

Salary: $7,470/month

Job Description: Managing attorney for the Kansas City Appellate/PCR West A District Office. This four-attorney office handles direct appeals to all Missouri appellate courts, and postconviction actions under rules 24.035 and 29.15 in the various circuit courts covered by this office’s area of responsibility, and appeals from the denial of relief in these postconviction cases. In addition to caseload responsibilities, the District Defender is responsible for case assignments, monitoring of employee performance, hiring and development and implementation of office policies.

Qualifications: Must be a member of the Missouri Bar. Management experience preferred.