Assistant Prosecuting Attorney: Criminal Trials & Policy

Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 76,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Kalamazoo County Prosecutor’s Office is seeking an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney to represent citizens in criminal, quasi-criminal, and civil matters. The role involves reviewing, enforcing, and litigating laws, handling capital felony and homicide cases, and preparing for trials.

The attorney will screen and charge cases, file motions, research, interview witnesses, and provide strategic guidance to staff. Michigan licensure and 1–3 years in government or family law are expected.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in the State of Michigan.
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• 1 to 3 years of related work experience practicing law in government or family law.
• Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities.
• Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Represents the citizens on behalf of the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney by reviewing, enforcing, and litigating criminal, child abuse, neglect, delinquency, child support, and other quasi-criminal and civil matters.
• Advocates for the OPA’s position in hearings such as preliminary examinations, motions, restitution, and probation violations.
• Screens and charges felony and misdemeanor criminal cases.
• Prepares and files motions, stipulations, responses to defense pleadings, and other legal actions for upcoming and current trials.
• Research evaluates and investigates in preparation for trials, including recording disposition notes and consulting with potential expert witnesses.
• Interview victims, witnesses, law enforcement, and other relevant parties.
• Directs legal assistants and victim advocates regarding producing exhibits for hearings, trials, and subpoena issuance.
• Responds to case inquiries and legal questions from victims, witnesses, law enforcement, clients, and the public.
• Research develops and proposes alternative approaches to divert and treat trauma-exposed participants outside of the criminal justice system.
• Meets with victims to discuss strengths and weaknesses of a case, potential solutions or pleas, and explain judicial processes.
• Establishes and fosters positive and productive relationships with legal staff, court officials, law enforcement, and other members of the judicial system.
• Calculates sentencing guidelines for felony offenses.
• Performs related work as required.

Skills

Trial preparation

Courtroom advocacy

Legal research

Education

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

Job description

Kalamazoo County Prosecutor’s Office is seeking an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney to represent citizens in criminal, quasi-criminal, and civil matters. The role involves reviewing, enforcing, and litigating laws, handling capital felony and homicide cases, and preparing for trials.

The attorney will screen and charge cases, file motions, research, interview witnesses, and provide strategic guidance to staff. Michigan licensure and 1–3 years in government or family law are expected.