Administrative Special Services Staff III (Arraignment Prosecutor Law Department)

City of Detroit; Michigan; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Detroit's Law Department seeks an Arraignment Prosecutor to appear at felony and misdemeanor arraignments in the 36th District Court and advise on pretrial release conditions in line with Michigan law.

As Administrative Special Services Staff III, you will review police files, confer with the Officer-in-Charge and defense counsel, and maintain bond recommendation records while handling case matters with independence and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Michigan Court Rules and Michigan statutory law pertaining to bond and pretrial release.
• Knowledge of Criminal law and procedure.
• Knowledge of the 36th District Court settlement with the ACLU in its lawsuit involving pretrial release.
• Proficient in evaluating the strength of the prosecution’s case.
• Proficient in developing pretrial release recommendations.
• Effective in oral argument before a Magistrate of Court.
• Ability to display independent judgment and maturity.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Experience in the trial of criminal cases.
• Familiarity with case management systems, especially Prosecution by Karpel (PBK)

Responsibilities

• Appear daily at morning and afternoon arraignments of defendants charged with felonies and misdemeanors and recommend pretrial release conditions.
• Review the police file and confer with the Officer-in-Charge and defense attorney to learn the facts of the case.
• Formulate a pretrial release recommendation within Michigan law based on the facts and criminal history.
• Maintain an ongoing record of bond recommendations and decisions in arraignment cases.

Skills

Court Rules

Criminal Law

Pretrial Release

Oral Arguments

Independent Judgment

Team Collaboration

Education

Juris Doctorate

Tools

PBK Case Management

Job description

LAW DEPARTMENT

Arraignment Prosecutor

Administrative Special Services Staff III

Appear at felony and misdemeanor arraignment and capias hearings in 36th District Court and recommend appropriate pretrial release conditions including cash and personal bonds and tether restrictions.

This is an Administrative Special Services (TASS) position.

• Appear daily at morning and afternoon arraignments of defendants charged with felonies and misdemeanors in the 36th District Court and recommend appropriate pretrial release conditions.

• Prepare for arraignments by reviewing the police file and conferring with the Officer-in-Charge, the defense attorney and learning the facts of the case; review the criminal history of the defendant.
• Formulate a recommendation to the Court/Magistrate for the pretrial release conditions of the defendant within the framework of Michigan law and based upon the facts of the case, the criminal history of the defendant.
• Maintain an ongoing record of bond recommendations and decisions in arraignment cases.

• Juris Doctorate degree from an American Bar Association approved institution.
• 2 years’ experience in criminal law.

Licenses, Certifications, and Other Special Requirements

• License to practice law in the State of Michigan.

Equivalency

• Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.

This is an Administrative Special Services Staff (TASS) position.

Appointment Term is based on availability of grant funds.

The continuation of this role depends on the availability of ongoing funding.

Employment beyond the current grant period is not guaranteed and will be based on the renewal of funding.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of Michigan Court Rules and Michigan statutory law pertaining to bond and pretrial release.
• Knowledge of Criminal law and procedure.
• Knowledge of the 36th District Court settlement with the ACLU in its lawsuit involving pretrial release.
• Proficient in evaluating the strength of the prosecution’s case.
• Proficient in developing pretrial release recommendations.
• Effective in oral argument before a Magistrate of Court.
• Ability to display independent judgment and maturity.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Experience in the trial of criminal cases.
• Familiarity with case management systems, especially Prosecution by Karpel (PBK)

Candidates considered for placement in this classification may be subject to a Criminal Background Investigation based on the requirements of the position.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to the class. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Specific job duties may vary from position to position. The City of Detroit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No applicant for employment shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other criteria prohibited by City, State, or Federal law.