Assistant Prosecuting Attorney - District Court (Paw Paw)

vanburencounty; Paw Paw (MI); On-site; USD 102,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Van Buren seeks an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney to represent the People of Michigan in legal proceedings from the Paw Paw office.

The role includes reviewing warrants, prosecuting in district courts including hearings and trials, and providing counsel to law enforcement. Michigan Bar admission is required; prior prosecutorial experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Law Degree required.
• Michigan Bar membership required.
• Prior prosecutorial experience preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of and adherence to applicable rules of professional conduct.
• Legal research and writing ability.
• Public speaking ability.
• Familiarity with United States and Michigan Constitutions.
• Knowledge of applicable case law, statutes, court rules, and rules of evidence.

Responsibilities

• Represent Van Buren County as an appointed Assistant Prosecuting Attorney.
• Primarily assigned to the 7th District Court in Paw Paw, Michigan.
• Review and screen warrant requests for authorization.
• Handle all matters prosecuted in the district courts including hearings, misdemeanor pretrial conferences, misdemeanor jury and non-jury trials, felony level probable cause conferences and preliminary examinations.
• May be tasked with participation in a specialty treatment court.
• Assist and counsel various police agencies in matters involving criminal investigations and review of search warrants.
• May also be required to handle a circuit court level felony trial on a case by case basis.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Public speaking

Constitutional knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Law degree

Job description

$101,507.59 - $123,737.19

JOB

SUMMARY

Serve as assistant to the Prosecuting Attorney in representing the People of the State of Michigan in legal proceedings and prosecuting complaints at our Paw Paw office.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Represent Van Buren County as an appointed Assistant Prosecuting Attorney
• Primarily assigned to the 7th District Court in Paw Paw, Michigan.
• Review and screen warrant requests for authorization
• Handle all matters prosecuted in the district courts including but not limited to: formal hearings, misdemeanor pretrial conferences, misdemeanor jury and non-jury trials, felony level probable cause conferences and preliminary examinations
• May be tasked with participation in a specialty treatment court
• Assist and counsel various police agencies in matters involving criminal investigations and review of search warrants.
• May also be required to handle a circuit court level felony trial on a case by case basis.

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE

• Law Degree required.
• Michigan Bar membership required.
• Prior prosecutorial experience preferred but not required
• Knowledge of and adherence to applicable rules of professional conduct
• Legal research and writing ability
• Public speaking ability
• Familiarity with United States and Michigan Constitutions
• Knowledge of applicable case law, statutes, court rules, and rules of evidence
• Ability to think logically
• Ability to objectively analyze and evaluate facts and issues to form impartial judgments
• Public relations skills and ability to work cooperatively with others
• Ability to willingly take direction from others and make application to assignments
• Willingness and ability to be flexible and help others as a good team member
• Willingness to work in South Haven District Court as needed

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Employment is dependent on background check, criminal history, and drug screen. Applicant must complete County application form.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Work is performed under the general direction of the Prosecuting Attorney and the Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney.

WORK LOCATION AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Van Buren County Courthouse

212 E. Paw Paw Street, Paw Paw, MI 49079

Work is performed in an office or court environment.