Assistant Prosecuting Attorney – Muskegon County Prosecutor’s Office

Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan; Michigan; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long term disability

Retirement contribution

Retirement healthcare contribution

457 contribution

Unemployment insurance

COLA payouts

Job summary

The Muskegon County Prosecutor's Office seeks an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney to join the Family Division. The role involves handling misdemeanor and felony delinquency cases and representing DHHS in child protective proceedings.

Duties include managing juvenile delinquency dockets, conducting hearings and trials, reviewing petitions, and collaborating with DHHS on motions and filings. JD degree and Michigan license are required; family court experience is preferred.

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.

Responsibilities

• Handle a large docket of juvenile delinquency cases, felony and misdemeanor, and related proceedings including preliminary hearings, pre-trials, jury trials, bench trials, and dispositional/review hearings.
• Represent the Department of Health and Human Services in child protective proceedings, including emergency removal hearings and related adjudications.
• Draft motions, pleadings, and petitions in collaboration with the Department of Health and Human Services.

Education

JD degree

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Prosecuting Attorney

Work Location: Muskegon County Prosecutor's Office

Reports To: Prosecutor DJ Hilson

• 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

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