Assistant Prosecuting Attorney I

VanWonen; Midland (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

VanWonen is seeking an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney to review warrants, set charges, and prosecute criminal cases under supervision. The role may involve delinquency and family court matters and trial work in District Court.

A Juris Doctorate and Michigan Bar admission with at least two years of prosecuting experience are required, including familiarity with domestic relations and felony cases. Salary and benefits are competitive, with application until filled.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate and Michigan bar admission are required.
• Minimum two years as a prosecuting attorney or equivalent criminal court experience.

Responsibilities

• Review and authorize warrants and determine appropriate charges.
• Prosecute criminal cases assigned to District Court and assist with felony caseloads.
• Try cases in court and handle related delinquency or family proceedings as assigned.

Skills

Criminal court experience

Legal research

Domestic relations experience

Education

Juris Doctorate Degree

Michigan Bar License

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.

• competitive fringe benefit package

Application deadline: Until filled.