Assistant Prosecuting Attorney II

Delphi Technologies; Sherman Township (MI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Pension plans

Paid holidays and generous leave

Job summary

St. Joseph County Government seeks an experienced Assistant Prosecuting Attorney II to represent the People of Michigan in civil, administrative, and criminal matters across District and Circuit Courts.

You will review warrants, lead trial preparations, interview witnesses, and handle motions, with opportunities to cover multiple dockets and assist in complex cases. On-call duties and occasional remote work are possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher and Juris Doctor Degree from an accredited law school.
• Ideal candidate has 5+ years of job-related experience and prior prosecutorial experience.
• Michigan State Bar Association License in good standing
• Valid Driver's License
• LEIN/CJIS training is provided upon hire, subject to LEIN Clearance
• Skills for job-related software and programs including Microsoft Office Suite, Prosecutor by Karpel, Adobe Acrobat, and AXON Premier Justice.
• The qualifications above represent the minimum skills and experience levels for this role.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates warrants and charges with law enforcement; handles felony, misdemeanor and nonviolent felonies.
• Researches and prepares criminal cases for trial; conducts legal research and interviews victims and witnesses.
• Drafts motions, briefs, and legal documents and argues points in court.
• Handles initial bond setting, arraignments, and hearings; participates in settlements and sentencing recommendations.
• Maintains professional competence through CLE and current legal knowledge.
• Provides backup to Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney and handles diverse caseloads including abuse/neglect and child support cases.

Skills

Legal research

Trial preparation

Witness interviewing

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Juris Doctor

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Prosecutor by Karpel

Adobe Acrobat

AXON Premier Justice

Job description

Assistant Prosecuting Attorney II

The Assistant Prosecuting Attorney II represents the People of the State of Michigan on behalf of the Prosecuting Attorney in civil proceedings, administrative hearings, and criminal proceedings; and prosecutes cases in both District and Circuit Court. Reviews and authorizes requests for felony and misdemeanor warrants; Personal Protection Order (PPO) violations; and determines the appropriate charges or disposition. Coordinates with law enforcement regarding preparation and presentation for trial; attempts to resolve and dispose of criminal cases; meets with witnesses and victims; tries cases in court; and provides legal advice to staff including regarding discovery and FOIA. May assist with the Probate Court, abuse/neglect, or child support caseload as needed; reviews petitions to set aside criminal convictions and for post-judgment relief and appears at hearings.

Essential Functions

• Evaluates felony and misdemeanor warrant requests from local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. Analyzes police reports and digital evidence, and researches applicable statutes to determine if grounds exist for a warrant. Authorizes appropriate charges for offenses, including all misdemeanors; property, drug, financial, and other nonviolent felonies; and may be assigned other felony cases including criminal sexual conduct violent crimes against persons.
• Researches and prepares criminal cases for trial, motions, sentencing, and other proceedings. Conducts legal research using approved, verified sources and databases to investigate applicable law and updated cases; interviews and prepares victims and potential witnesses; and assures compliance with the Michigan Crime Victims’ Rights Act (MCVRA). Develop trial strategies and coordinates with law enforcement officers for further investigations and follow up.
• Initiates and responds to legal motions and evidentiary hearings by drafting motions, briefs, and other legal documents and arguing these points in misdemeanor and felony criminal cases.
• Appears in Circuit and District Court for setting of initial bond, arraignments, preliminary examination conferences, preliminary examination hearings, motions, trials, sentencing, and parole or probation violation hearings. Participates in settlement conferences and other proceedings to represent the Prosecutor. Selects jury, presents arguments, examines and cross-examines witnesses, introduces physical exhibits, confers with judge and defense counsel on points of law and procedure, and argues factual conclusions to a judge or jury. Attempts to resolve and dispose of pending criminal cases by conferring with attorneys and involved parties to reach agreement on pleas and sentencing recommendations.
• Works cooperatively with law enforcement officers from various agencies to ensure investigation and reporting of assigned cases are accomplished in accordance with professional and judicial rules and standards and may provide advice and instruction to police agencies.
• Assists professional staff in effective case management procedures, advises on case development, and serves as a mentor on legal matters.
• Maintains professional competence and ensures up-to-date legal knowledge by attending Continuing Legal Education (CLE) training relevant to current laws and legal practices.
• Serves as backup to the Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, ensuring seamless coverage of critical legal responsibilities. Handles a diverse caseload in their absence, representing the County in abuse/neglect cases, juvenile hearings, and mental hearings. Manages child support matters and presides over abuse and neglect trials, stepping in as needed to maintain continuity of operations.
• Assists the Prosecuting Attorney by representing her on various boards and organizations.
• Serves in an on-call status to respond to requests for arrest and search warrants and answer any legal questions as needed outside of standard office hours.

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the above tasks. (These examples do not include all of the tasks which the employees may be expected to perform.)

Employment Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or higher and Juris Doctor Degree from an accredited law school.

Experience

Ideal candidate has 5+ years of job-related experience and prior prosecutorial experience.

Other Requirements

Michigan State Bar Association License in good standing

Valid Driver's License

LEIN/CJIS training is provided upon hire, subject to LEIN Clearance

Skills for job-related software and programs including Microsoft Office Suite, Prosecutor by Karpel, Adobe Acrobat, and AXON Premier Justice

The qualifications listed above are intended to represent the minimum skills and experience levels associated with performing the duties and responsibilities contained in this job description. The qualifications should not be viewed as expressing absolute employment or promotional standards, but as general guidelines that should be considered along with other job-related selection or promotional criteria.

Physical Requirements

Frequent standing, sitting, walking, and reaching.

Frequent lifting and carrying 1-25 lbs.

Working Conditions

A clean, well-lit office with minimal noise, comfortable temperature range, and Building Security provided by deputies from the Sheriff’s Office. Occasional on-site visits to crime scenes or attendance at autopsies. Availability to work remotely on occasion as approved so long as adequate internet service is available and a professional setting is maintained.

Job duties are split between in-person and Zoom appearances, with in-person appearances scheduled in both the Centreville Courts Buildings and the Three Rivers Court Campus depending on dockets. May appear in other jurisdictions as assigned by the Prosecuting Attorney’s Association of Michigan (PAAM). Must have reliable, legal transportation between court campuses as needed.

Job Details

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Shift Days

Position Assistant Prosecuting Attorney II

Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt

Open Date 8/25/2026

Location St. Joseph County Courthouse

About the Organization

The mission of St. Joseph County Government is to provide efficient, dependable services while fostering public trust through collaboration, accountability, and long-term stewardship of county resources. By leading with integrity, St. Joseph County seeks to shape a future that preserves trust, strengthens responsibility, and inspires pride across generations.

St. Joseph County Government as stewards of people and resources promotes equal opportunity for all, and hereby encourages the talents, creativity and leadership of all County employees in striving for prompt, courteous, respectful and efficient delivery of services.

St. Joseph County provides an excellent benefit package. This includes health, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability insurance. We also offer a very generous sick and vacation package as well as paid holidays for eligible positions. Pension plans and additional retirement options are also available to eligible employees.

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position is currently accepting applications.