Senior Trial Lawyer – Prosecution

Macomb County Government; Trondheim; On-site; NOK 949,000 - 1,228,000; Full time

Job summary

Macomb County Government seeks a Principal Trial Lawyer to perform highly complex legal assignments, authorizing and preparing warrants, conducting legal research, writing briefs, and managing cases in court. The role involves leading attorneys in the Prosecuting Attorney’s office and handling complex criminal and civil matters from arraignments to sentencing.

The position requires a Juris Doctorate, five years of practice, and experience with jury trials.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university.
• Five years of experience in the practice of criminal and/or civil law.
• Experience with misdemeanor jury trials and/or felony jury trials.

Responsibilities

• Attends and participates in arraignments, hearings and sentencings.
• Conducts pre-trial negotiations.
• Determines proper criminal charges.
• Prepares warrants, affidavits, subpoenas, legal pleadings, written briefs and other legal documents, while exercising considerable independent judgement.
• Researches legal issues, advises law enforcement agencies and staff of legal procedures.
• Assists with investigations as needed.
• Handles and investigates citizen complaints as needed.
• Conducts trials of state law felony cases.
• Performs and coordinates special investigations and handles unusual or complicated cases.
• Supervises and directs the activities of other Assistant Prosecuting Attorneys.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

Criminal law

Civil law

Legal research

Oral & written advocacy

Court procedures

Project management

Education

Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university

Experience in prosecuting office

Efficiency improvement projects (IT/training)

Job description

Macomb County Government seeks a Principal Trial Lawyer to perform highly complex legal assignments, authorizing and preparing warrants, conducting legal research, writing briefs, and managing cases in court. The role involves leading attorneys in the Prosecuting Attorney’s office and handling complex criminal and civil matters from arraignments to sentencing.

The position requires a Juris Doctorate, five years of practice, and experience with jury trials.