Assistant Prosecuting Attorney – Kent County Prosecutor’s Office

Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

The Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan seeks an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney to handle criminal matters in Kent County. The role involves warrant writing, trial preparation, and representing the Office in various courts as needed.

Successful candidates will perform legal research, negotiate settlements, and present evidence in District or Circuit Court, with responsibilities expanding based on experience and division needs.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited law school and membership in the State Bar of Michigan.
• State Bar admission is required or pending results.
• Strong knowledge of courtroom practices and procedures; legal research skills; basic computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Drafts warrants, negotiates settlements, and represents the Office in District and Circuit Court matters.
• Conducts legal research and analyzes case law to support prosecutions.
• Interacts with citizens, officials, and law enforcement to gather and present evidence.

Skills

Legal research

Warrant writing

Negotiation

Education

Graduation from an accredited law school and State Bar of Michigan

Juris Doctorate or Bachelor of Law and State Bar membership

Job description

Allen Anderson October 30, 2026

Position Information

Agency Level: County

County: Kent

Agency: County Prosecutor's Office

Job Title: Assistant Prosecuting Attorney

Job Reference/ID Number: 2611-296-3619 REF

Work Location: 82 Ionia Avenue NW Grand Rapids

Department: Criminal Division

Salary: $79,543.00 - $97,416.00 Yearly

Position: Full-Time

Posting Date: 10/30/2026

Application Deadline: 11/13/2026

Job Description

Job Overview:

Do you feel drawn to represent the people of Kent County? If you answered yes, Assistant Prosecuting Attorney may be the position for you. We've got positions opening in our Criminal division.

Pay Range Depending On Qualifications

Assistant Prosecuting Attorney I - II: $79,543 - $97,416 Annually

Responsibilities And Duties

The successful candidate will perform duties associated with warrant writing, negotiating settlements, trying District and/or Circuit Court misdemeanor and felony cases and appearing in various courts of the County as a representative of the Office of the Prosecutor. Will perform legal research, and discuss legal problems with citizens, officials, and law enforcement agencies.

Minimum Qualifications

Assistant Prosecuting Attorney I

Graduation from an accredited law school and membership in the State Bar of Michigan. Those that have taken the State Bar Exam but are still awaiting results may be considered. Working knowledge of accepted courtroom practices and procedures, knowledge of legal research and reference sources, and basic computer literacy required.

Assistant Prosecuting Attorney II

Must possess a Juris Doctorate or Bachelor of Law and membership in the State Bar of Michigan, combined with three years of progressively responsible experience as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney or Trial Attorney. Thorough working knowledge of Michigan criminal and civil codes, family and domestic relations statutes, appellate law, case law and accepted courtroom practices and procedures is required.

Additional Information

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