Assistant Prosecuting Attorney I

macombgov; United States; On-site; USD 77,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Macomb County is seeking an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney I to perform legal assignments of limited complexity under supervision. Responsibilities include drafting briefs, conducting preliminary research, and handling court appearances in probate and other matters.

The role requires a Juris Doctorate, admission to the State Bar of Michigan, and a strong command of criminal and civil procedures. Exempt, with a 37.5-hour workweek and start time around 8:00 a.m.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university.
• Current membership in good standing in the State Bar of Michigan.
• Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Respond to calls from prosecutors, staff, law enforcement, and others to discuss legal issues.
• Maintain communication with law enforcement, victims, court, and defense counsel for motions and trials.
• Perform warrant review, legal research and writing, docket and file preparation, and case development.
• Represent the people of Michigan in Probate Court hearings involving juvenile delinquency, neglect/abuse, guardianship.
• Update case files, ensure evidence is properly redacted, and subpoena witnesses/records.
• Conduct jury trials, including research, motions, witness coordination, and opening/closing statements.
• Negotiate pleas or dispositions in line with law and policy.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Legal research

Criminal law

Civil law

Procedural knowledge

Courtroom advocacy

Organization

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

As part of our total benefit package, Macomb County proudly offers medical, dental, and vision coverage, with no monthly premium to employees for single, two (2) person or family coverage. Health care, dental and vision benefits are effective the first day of employment.

To learn more about Macomb County benefits click here

CLASSIFICATION TITLE:

Assistant Prosecuting Attorney I

SALARY:

$77,439.36 - $100,161.33

DEPARTMENT:

Prosecuting Attorney

Opening Date:

10/13/2026

Closing Date:

10/20/2026 12:00 a.m.

FLSA STATUS:

Exempt

EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP:

Just cause subject to probationary period

CURRENT HOURS AND STARTING TIME:

Full-time (37.5 hours per week) position. The start time for this position is currently 8:00 a.m.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Performs legal assignments involving cases of limited complexity and specialization. Authorizes and prepares arrest warrants and search warrants. Performs legal research, writes briefs, and handles cases in court.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responds to phone calls from the elected prosecutor, administrative staff, fellow prosecutors, or law enforcement investigators at the local, county, state, federal and, on occasion, international level to discuss legal issues regarding any case involving the Macomb Prosecutor's office.
• Maintains communication with law enforcement investigators, victims, the court, and defense counsel for the scheduling and completing of motions, preliminary conferences and exams, and trials.
• Performs warrant review, legal research and writing, motion practice, docket and file preparation, and case development.
• Represents the people of the State of Michigan in Probate Court hearings involving juvenile delinquency matters, neglect and abuse cases, mental incompetency, and guardianship matters.
• Updates case files, ensures evidence is properly redacted and available, and subpoenas witnesses and relevant records.
• Conducts jury trials, including researching issues, filing motions, meeting with trial and expert witnesses, strategizing case presentation, preparing jury selection, and preparing opening and closing statements.
• Negotiates pleas or other appropriate dispositions with defense attorneys on pending criminal matters consistent with the law and departmental policy.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Required Education and Experience
• Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university
• Preferred Education and Experience
• Previous experience in civil or criminal law
• Required Licenses or Certifications
• Current membership in good standing in the State Bar of Michigan
• Possession of a valid Michigan driver's license operable automobile and insurance

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES:

• Knowledge of:
  • Criminal and civil law
  • Criminal code
  • Rules of procedure and rules of evidence
  • Legal terminology and court procedures
  • Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment
• Skill in:
  • Organization
  • Interviewing techniques
  • Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships
  • Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
• Ability to:
  • Perform legal research
  • Accurately argue both orally and in writing
  • Meet schedules and deadlines of the work
  • Understand and carry out oral and written directions
  • Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files
  • Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries
  • Effectively speak, write and understand the English language
  • Effectively speak, write and understand a language other than English is preferred
  • Understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions
  • Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files
  • Maintain the confidentiality of information
  • Work independently

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS:

N/S =Never/Seldom O =Occasionally F/C = Frequently/Continuously

• Work Environment : Office or similar indoor environment: F/C
• Outdoor environment: N/S
• Street environment (near moving traffic): N/S
• Construction site: N/S
• Confined space: N/S
• Individuals who are hostile or irate: F/C
• Individuals with known violent backgrounds: F/C
• Extreme cold (below 32 degrees): N/S
• Extreme heat (above 100 degrees): N/S
• Communicable diseases: N/S
• Moving mechanical parts: N/S
• Fumes or airborne particles: N/S
• Toxic or caustic chemicals, substances, or waste: N/S
• Loud noises (85+ decibels): N/S
• Blood Borne Pathogens: N/S

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Balancing on even or uneven surfaces/ground: N/S
• Bending (forward or backward bending at th