Assistant Prosecuting Attorney – Muskegon County Prosecutor’s Office

Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 77,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

The Muskegon County Prosecutor’s Office is seeking an assistant prosecutor to work in the Family Division of our office. The assistant prosecutor will be handling misdemeanor and felony delinquency cases as well as representing the Department of Health and Human Services in child protective proceedings.

The assistant prosecutor may also, depending on qualifications, be asked to handle adult criminal matters, both misdemeanor and felony, that are connected to the child protective proceedings.

Qualifications

• JD degree from an accredited law school.
• Michigan licensure to practice law either obtained or expected this calendar year.
• Experience in family court is preferred or a desire to work in family court.

Responsibilities

• Handle a large docket of juvenile delinquency cases, including related hearings and dispositions.
• Represent the Department of Health and Human Services in child protective proceedings.
• Collaborate with DHHS on motions, pleadings, and petitions.

Education

J.D. degree from an accredited law school

Job description

Lynn Meeuwenberg September 11, 2026

Position Information

Agency Level: County

County: Muskegon

Agency: County Prosecutor’s Office

Job Title: Assistant Prosecuting Attorney

Work Location: Muskegon County Prosecutor’s Office

Department: Prosecutor

Reports To: Prosecutor DJ Hilson

Salary: $77,188.00 – $116,958.00 Yearly

Benefits

• Muskegon County is committed to providing a competitive benefits package to our employees and their families. Benefit packages can be customized to meet the needs of each employee with the following options available: health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, long term disability insurance, retirement contribution, retirement healthcare contribution, 457 contribution, unemployment insurance, and COLA/longevity payouts.

Experience Level

• Entry-level
• Mid-level
• Senior

Position: Full-Time

Posting Date: 09/11/2026

Open Until Filled

Job Description

Job Overview

The Muskegon County Prosecutor’s Office is seeking an assistant prosecutor to work in the Family Division of our office. The assistant prosecutor will be handling misdemeanor and felony delinquency cases as well as representing the Department of Health and Human Services in child protective proceedings. The assistant prosecutor may also, depending on qualifications, be asked to handle adult criminal matters, both misdemeanor and felony, that are connected to the child protective proceedings. Experience in family proceedings, or a desire to do so, is a requirement for this position.

Responsibilities And Duties

The assistant prosecutor will be responsible for handling a large docket of juvenile delinquency cases, felony and misdemeanor, and will be expected to handle all related proceedings including preliminary hearings, pre-trials, jury trials, bench trials, and dispositional/review hearings. In addition, the assistant prosecutor will be responsible for reviewing and issuing juvenile petitions. The assistant prosecutor will also asked to handle child protective proceedings (Neglect/Abuse) and all related proceedings including emergency removal hearings, pre-trials, adjudication trials, and dispositional/review hearings. The assistant prosecutor will work closely with the Department of Health and Human Services to draft motions, pleadings, and petitions related to the proceedings.

Minimum Qualifications

• JD degree from an accredited school
• Michigan Licensure either obtained or expected to be obtained this calendar year
• Experience in Family Court preferred or a desire to work in Family Court