Assistant Prosecuting Attorney I

County of Midland, Michigan; Midland (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Midland County seeks an experienced prosecutor under the supervision of the Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney to review warrants, authorize requests, determine charges, and prosecute criminal cases in District Court. You may handle delinquency and child protective matters in Circuit Court-Family Division.

A Juris Doctorate and two years of prosecuting/criminal court experience (including domestic relations and felony work) are required, along with a license to practice law in Michigan and

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree and 2 years in prosecuting/criminal court work, incl. domestic relations and felony cases.
• Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Active Michigan law license and good standing with the Michigan Bar.

Responsibilities

• Review and authorize warrants requests and determine charges.
• Prosecute criminal cases in District Court; may handle delinquency and family proceedings in Circuit Court.
• Assist with felony caseload and attempt to resolve/adjudicate cases or try cases in court.

Skills

Prosecuting experience

Criminal court experience

Domestic relations experience

Education

Juris Doctorate Degree

Job description

Under the supervision of the Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, reviews and authorizes requests for warrants, determines the appropriate charge, and prosecutes criminal cases. Is assigned criminal cases in the District Court and may be assigned delinquency cases and child protective proceedings in the Circuit Court-Family Division. Assists with a felony caseload with other matters as assigned. Attempts to resolve and adjudicate assigned criminal cases or tries case in court.

Juris Doctorate Degree and two years of experience as a prosecuting attorney or equivalent criminal court experience, including experience with domestic relations, family support and/or felony cases. The County, at its discretion, may consider an alternative combination of formal education and work experience. License to practice law in the State of Michigan and a member in good standing with the Michigan Bar Association.

Current salary range starting at $34.70 - $45.22/hr (7-year progression) with a competitive fringe benefit package.

Submit a resume and Midland County application to: Midland County Human Resources 220 W. Ellsworth Street, Midland, MI 48640. You can obtain an application from our website at https://midlandcountymi.gov Applications can be emailed to [e-mail] Application deadline: Until filled.