Assistant Prosecuting Attorney – Delta County Prosecutor’s Office

Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Contribution

Life Insurance

Paid Holiday/Vacation Leave

Job summary

The Delta County Prosecutor's Office has an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney position available. The selected applicant's responsibilities will primarily focus on trial work in Probate, District and Circuit courts, and include providing legal advice to law enforcement, preparing warrants, drafting motions, conducting legal research, and writing memoranda and appellate briefs.

The office is a collaborative environment with opportunities for continued education and career development.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in Michigan.
• A valid Michigan driver's license is required.
• Able to pass background check and physical.

Responsibilities

• Primarily perform trial work in Probate, District, and Circuit courts.
• Provide legal advice to law enforcement agencies.
• Prepare search warrants and arrest warrants.
• Draft motions and conduct legal research.
• Write legal memoranda and appellate briefs.

Skills

Legal research

Trial work

Motions drafting

Education

JD / law degree

Job description

Lauren Wickman August 10, 2026

Position Information

Agency Level: County

County: Delta

Agency: County Prosecutor's Office

Job Title: Assistant Prosecuting Attorney

Work Location: Escanaba, MI

Reports To: Prosecuting Attorney

Salary: $68,000.00 – $90,000.00 Yearly

Benefits

• Retirement Contribution
• Life Insurance
• Paid Holiday/Vacation Leave

Experience Level

• Entry-level
• Mid-level

Position: Full-Time

Posting Date: 08/10/2026

Open Until Filled

Job Description

Job Overview

The Delta County Prosecutor's Office has an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney position available. The selected applicant's responsibilities will primarily focus on trial work in the Probate, District and Circuit courts. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to: providing law enforcement agencies with legal advice, preparing search warrants, reviewing warrant requests, preparing arrest warrants, drafting motions, conducting legal research, writing legal memoranda and appellate briefs, and other responsibilities as directed by the Prosecuting Attorney.

The office is collaborative environment, with the ability to expand areas of interest or explore new areas of interest. Opportunities for continued education and career development are encouraged and ample.

Located at the tip of Lake Michigan, Delta County is the second largest county in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The 221 miles of Lake Michigan Shoreline, abundance of national forests, and state and county parks, makes Delta County one of Michigan's true treasures of unspoiled country. In addition to the natural beauty, Delta County has several resort-like communities and the town of Escanaba, where the courthouse is located. Escanaba has a city flare with beautiful neighborhoods and schools and a main street, Ludington Street, that runs about a mile and a half. For a town of this size, there are several local shops and artisans.

Responsibilities And Duties

Report to Delta County Prosecuting Attorney.

The work would include trial work, legal advice, search warrants, drafting motions, legal research, writing legal memoranda, and appellate briefs among other duties. The position will include practice in District, Probate, and Circuit Courts.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in Michigan.

exceptional candidate, we will consider law school graduates who are sitting for the next available bar examination

• A valid Michigan driver's license
• Able to pass background check and physical