Assistant Prosecuting Attorney - District Court (South Haven)

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

Job summary

Van Buren County is seeking an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney to represent the People of Michigan in legal proceedings from the South Haven office. The role requires a law degree and Michigan Bar membership, with duties spanning district court hearings, warrant review, and potential circuit court felony trials.

Employment is contingent on background checks and drug screens. The position involves collaboration with local police on investigations and warrants, and may require work at Paw Paw

Qualifications

• Law degree required.
• Michigan Bar membership required.
• Prior prosecutorial experience preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of professional conduct rules.
• Legal research and writing ability.
• Public speaking ability.
• Familiarity with US and Michigan Constitutions.
• Knowledge of case law, statutes, court rules, and evidence.
• Strong logical thinking and impartial judgment.
• Team player willing to take direction.
• Willingness to work at Paw Paw District Court as needed.

Responsibilities

• Represent Van Buren County as an appointed Assistant Prosecuting Attorney.
• Primarily assigned to the 7th District Court in South Haven, MI.
• Review and screen warrant requests for authorization.
• Handle district court matters: hearings, conferences, and trials.
• May assist circuit court level felony trials as needed.
• Provide guidance to police on investigations and warrants.

Skills

Legal Research

Legal Writing

Public Speaking

Analytical Thinking

Teamwork

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 South Haven office.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Represent Van Buren County as an appointed Assistant Prosecuting Attorney
• Primarily assigned to the 7th 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.