Assistant Prosecuting Attorney – Ionia County Prosecutor’s Office

Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Ionia County is seeking an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney to join the County Prosecutor's Office. The APA will handle civil infractions, misdemeanors, felonies, juvenile delinquency, abuse/neglect, and more, providing robust courtroom advocacy.

Responsibilities include reviewing warrant and petition requests, conducting plea negotiations for juvenile and adult defendants, drafting and responding to motions and appeals, and representing DHHS in abuse/neglect cases; strong oral advocacy is

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
• Member in good standing with the Michigan State Bar.

Responsibilities

• Review warrant and petition requests; conduct plea negotiations for juvenile and adult defendants.
• Draft and respond to motions/appeals; participate in formal hearings, trials; represent DHHS in Abuse/Neglect cases.
• Strong oral advocacy skills are required for various hearings, preliminary exams, bench and jury trials.

Skills

Strong oral advocacy

Education

Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school

Member in good standing with the Michigan State Bar

Job description

Allen Anderson August 3, 2026

Position Information

Agency Level: County

County: Ionia

Agency: County Prosecutor's Office

Job Title: Assistant Prosecuting Attorney

Salary: $76,674.00 – $93,912.00 Yearly

Posting Date: 08/03/2026

Open Until Filled

Job Description

Job Overview

• Ionia County is conveniently located between Lansing and Grand Rapids with I-96 passing through the county.


• We are a smaller office serving a rural community with the unique situation of being home to three prison facilities.

The APA will be exposed to all responsibilities and facets of a Prosecutor's Office: civil infractions, misdemeanors, felonies, juvenile delinquency, abuse neglect, and more.

• The APA will be responsible for but not limited to: reviewing warrant and petition requests, conducting plea negotiations for both juvenile and adult defendants, drafting and responding to motions/appeals, formal hearings, trials, and representing DHHS in Abuse/Neglect cases.


• Strong oral advocacy skills are required, as the APA will be expected to conduct various hearings, preliminary exams, bench and jury trials.

Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school


• Member in good standing with the Michigan State Bar

Compensation Information

Wage range of $76,674 to $93,912 dependent on applicant's relevant experience, with additional: on-call pay, available yearly step increases, and benefits.

Ionia County is an Equal Opportunity Employer