Assistant Prosecuting Attorney

Allegan County Government; Michigan; On-site; USD 84,988 - 109,262; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Health Savings Account

County-paid life insurance

Generous retirement plan

Tuition Reimbursement Program

13 paid holidays

Use of fitness centers

Job summary

Allegan County Government is hiring an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney to manage criminal prosecutions and provide legal advice to various entities. This full-time role involves representing the State of Michigan in court, prosecuting cases including child abuse and delinquency, and attending specialty courts.

Applicants must have a Juris Doctorate and be a member of the Michigan State Bar, alongside a minimum of two years of experience. Competitive salary and excellent benefits, including health, tuition reimbursement, and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years post-law-school experience required.
• Candidates must pass a drug screen, including THC testing.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute misdemeanor and felony cases.
• Perform on-call and warrant duties as needed.
• Represent the State in criminal prosecutions.
• Assist with civil lawsuit preparations.
• Attend and participate in specialty courts.

Skills

Prosecution experience

Legal research

Court representation

Knowledge of laws and statutes

Education

Juris Doctorate

Member of the Michigan State Bar

Job description

Allegan County has much to offer, with 24 Townships, 9 Cities and 2 Villages across nearly 900 square miles. The landscapes range from the lakeshore to beautifully wooded lands. Our county’s natural resources are a gift to be treasured. Allegan County businesses, citizens, and employees are world‑class, and we remain a welcoming, closely‑knit community. We are one of the fastest‑growing counties in Michigan.

Job Summary

At the discretion of the elected Allegan County Prosecuting Attorney, the Assistant Prosecuting Attorney is responsible for performing any and all duties directed by the Prosecuting Attorney, as set forth by the Constitution and statutes of the State of Michigan, and is subject to the same qualifications, statutes, requirements, penalties and obligations applicable therein.

Starting Wage Range

$84,988 – $109,262 per year, depending on experience. Full‑time salaried position.

Excellent Benefits Plan

• Medical, Dental & Vision (three medical plans to choose from, two of which have a $0 biweekly premium)
• County‑funded Health Savings Account with two high‑deductible medical plans
• County‑paid employee life insurance coverage
• County‑paid short‑term disability coverage, up to 52 weeks
• Generous retirement plan, including a county contribution of 7% of your annual earnings
• Tuition Reimbursement Program for college‑degree courses
• Generous PTO plan, including front‑loaded hours into the PTO bank at hire and annually on January 1
• 13 paid holidays, in addition to PTO
• FREE use of Allegan County government’s two fitness centers

Responsibilities And Duties

• Prosecute misdemeanor, felony, juvenile delinquency, child abuse, guardianship, animal control, neglect, and mental incompetence proceedings and court cases.
• Perform on‑call and warrant duties when necessary; require immediate response to telephone and internet connectivity; contact may travel to office, crime scene, etc.
• Represent the People of the State of Michigan in criminal prosecutions at all stages of the process; assist with preparation of civil lawsuits in Circuit Court including drafting complaints, motions, discovery, settlement conferences, trials, judgments and post‑judgment proceedings.
• Appear in court to represent the best interests of the children involved in child‑protection proceedings and divorce cases.
• Attend and participate in all specialty courts; must be knowledgeable in parameters for entry into Veterans Court and for placement in the Felony Probation Swift and Sure Sanctions program.
• Provide education and legal opinions, advice and information to law enforcement, Department of Social Services, Board of Commissioners, City/County departments and other agencies regarding new laws, statutes and cases.
• Prepare appellate briefs, conduct research, and present arguments to the Court of Appeals and other appellate courts.
• Participate on various inter‑agency and inter‑departmental committees as required by the Prosecuting Attorney; attend meetings, workshops, seminars, etc. to keep abreast of legal matters.
• Handle special prosecutor cases as accepted by the Prosecuting Attorney from the Attorney General’s Office.
• Remain educated and trained on new legislations and case law.
• Mentor less experienced APAs as appropriate under the guidance of the APA III’s.
• Perform other related essential duties as required.

Education And Experience

• Juris Doctorate graduate from an accredited law school and member of the Michigan State Bar.
• Minimum two (2) years of post‑law‑school experience.
• Candidates must pass a drug screen (which includes testing for THC) in order to be hired for this position.