Assistant Prosecuting Attorney – Mason County Prosecutor’s Office

Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan; Michigan; In loco; USD 85.000 - 88.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

MERS retirement plan

Health insurance

Life insurance

Descrizione del lavoro

Come work in Ludington, Michigan as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in the Mason County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. This full-time, in-person role offers opportunities to appear in court on a wide range of criminal matters, with potential advancement to Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney over time.

Under the Prosecuting Attorney, you will review investigations, file complaints, present cases in District and Circuit Court, and handle Juvenile and Probate matters as needed.

Competenze

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Licensed and in good standing to practice law in Michigan.
• Criminal law and litigation experience are preferred but not required.

Mansioni

• Present criminal cases in the District and Circuit Courts, and handle Juvenile Court matters.
• Appear in Probate Court when required and manage criminal pleadings and hearings.
• Conduct preliminary, evidentiary and mental health hearings; assist with plea negotiations.
• Coordinate with victims, witnesses and law enforcement; participate in trial preparation.

Formazione

J.D. / Law degree

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Title: Assistant Prosecuting Attorney

Work Location: 304 E. Ludington Ave., Ludington, MI 49431

• Retirement plan: Mason County participates in Michigan Municipal Employees Retirement System (MERS); 100% employer funded retirement; vesting at 10 years
• Health insurance
• Life insurance

Position: Full-Time

Posting Date: 11/04/2026

Job Description

Job Overview:

Come work in beautiful Ludington, Michigan. The Prosecuting Attorney’s office is located inside the historic courthouse on Ludington Avenue just blocks away from Lake Michigan. This position offers the opportunity to appear in court on a regular basis on a wide variety of criminal matters. Additionally, over time there is potential for advancement to the position of Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney.

Under the direction of the Prosecuting Attorney, reviews investigations presented by law enforcement to determine appropriate charges, if any, and files complaints for warrant authorization. As an assistant prosecutor you will present criminal cases in the District and Circuit Court, as well as handle matters in the Juvenile Court. The position may also require appearances on Probate Court matters. Prosecutors are responsible for preparing and responding to criminal pleadings, conducting preliminary, evidentiary and mental health hearings. You will represent the People of the State of Michigan in pretrial matters, pleas, trials, sentencing and some appeals. Trial preparation and plea negotiations will require consultation with the victims of crimes, witnesses to the charged offenses, and members of law enforcement. This list is not inclusive of the total scope of the job functions to be performed. Duties may be added, deleted, or modified at any time by the Prosecuting Attorney.

Qualifications:

Law degree from an accredited law school, some criminal law and litigation experience preferred but not required, licensed and in good standing to practice law in the State of Michigan.

Additional Information:

Working Conditions: Full-time and in-person; Mason County is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age.

Pay: starting at $84,909.23 per year; beginning 1/1/2027 $88,305.60

Schedule:

• On-call rotation requires some limited weekend responsibilities

Ability to Relocate:

• Ludington, MI 49431: Relocation required prior to start date