Assistant Prosecuting Attorney - Child Protection & Courts

Van Buren County; Paw Paw Township (IL); On-site; USD 102,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Van Buren County is seeking an experienced Prosecuting Attorney Assistant to represent the People of Michigan in Paw Paw. The role supports the Prosecuting Attorney in court and handles a range of child protection and delinquency matters.

The candidate must be a licensed Michigan attorney with at least 3 years of related experience, strong research/writing skills, and the ability to present cases clearly in court.

Qualifications

• Law degree required.
• Michigan Bar membership required.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in a related field.
• Knowledge of professional conduct rules.
• Strong legal research and writing abilities.
• Public speaking proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Advise DHHS staff on child protection matters.
• Review petitions for legal sufficiency and approve/deny.
• Advise police on investigations and search warrants.
• Review filings and determine charges for juveniles.
• Conduct pre-trial conferences and hearings.
• Represent petitioners at various court proceedings.

Skills

Legal research

Public speaking

Critical thinking

Legal writing

Team collaboration

Education

Law Degree

State Bar admission (Michigan)

Job description

Van Buren County is seeking an experienced Prosecuting Attorney Assistant to represent the People of Michigan in Paw Paw. The role supports the Prosecuting Attorney in court and handles a range of child protection and delinquency matters.

The candidate must be a licensed Michigan attorney with at least 3 years of related experience, strong research/writing skills, and the ability to present cases clearly in court.