Assistant Prosecuting Attorney – Ionia County Prosecutor’s Office

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

Job summary

Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan seeks an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in Ionia County to handle civil infractions, misdemeanors, felonies, juvenile delinquency, abuse and neglect, and related duties.

The APA will review warrants and petitions, conduct plea negotiations for juvenile and adult defendants, draft motions and appeals, participate in formal hearings, trials, and represent DHHS in Abuse/Neglect cases.

Qualifications

• JD required and in good standing with Michigan State Bar.
• Strong advocacy and negotiating skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Review warrants and petition requests.
• Conduct plea negotiations for juvenile and adult defendants.
• Draft and respond to motions/appeals; participate in formal hearings and trials.
• Represent DHHS in Abuse/Neglect cases; perform various prosecutorial duties.

Skills

Oral advocacy

Plea negotiations

Legal writing

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Prosecuting Attorney

Posting Date: 08/03/2026

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