Assistant Prosecuting Attorney - District Court (South Haven)

Van Buren County Government; South Haven (MI); On-site; USD 102,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The role involves prosecuting in district court, reviewing warrants, and advising police; opportunities may include circuit court cases and specialty treatment court involvement. A law degree and Michigan Bar are required.

Qualifications

• Law degree required.
• Michigan Bar membership required.
• Prior prosecutorial experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Represent Van Buren County as an appointed Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in South Haven.
• Prosecute matters in district courts including hearings, conferences and trials.
• Assist and counsel police agencies on investigations and warrants.

Skills

Legal research

Public speaking

Analytical thinking

Education

Law degree

Michigan Bar

Job description

$101,507.59 - $123,737.19 JOB

$101,507.59 - $123,737.19 JOB

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

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Represent Van Buren County as an appointed Assistant Prosecuting Attorney
• Primarily assigned to the 7 th District Court in South Haven, 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 Paw PawDistrict 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
1007 E Wells St, South Haven, MI 49090
Work is performed in an office or court environment.