Assistant Prosecuting Attorney – Van Buren County Prosecutor’s Office

Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 102,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement – MERS

PTO with Annual Payout

Wellness Program

Job summary

Van Buren County Prosecutor’s Office is seeking an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney to represent the People of Michigan in legal proceedings from the South Haven office.

The role involves handling district court matters, reviewing warrants, and potentially circuit court felony cases, under the direction of the Elected Prosecutor and Chief Assistant Prosecutor.

Qualifications

• Law Degree required.
• Michigan Bar membership required.
• Prior prosecutorial experience preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of professional conduct rules.

Responsibilities

• Represent Van Buren County as an appointed Assistant Prosecuting Attorney.
• Primarily assigned to the 7th District Court in South Haven, Michigan.
• Review and screen warrant requests for authorization.
• Handle district court matters including hearings, pretrial conferences, and trials.

Skills

Law Degree

Bar admission (MI)

Public speaking

Legal research

Analytical reasoning

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Position Information

Agency Level: County

County: Van Buren

Agency: County Prosecutor’s Office

Job Title: Assistant Prosecuting Attorney

Job Reference/ID Number: DC – SH

Work Location: South Haven, MI

Reports To: Elected Prosecutor and Chief Assistant Prosecutor

Salary: $101,507.59 – $123,737.19 Yearly

Position

Full-Time

Posting Information

Posting Date: 09/09/2026

Open Until Filled

Benefits

• Health/Accident/Life Insurance
• Retirement – MERS
• PTO with Annual Payout
• Wellness Program
• https://vanburencountymi.gov/departments/departments-offices/human-resources/employee-benefits/

Job Description

Serve as assistant to the Prosecuting Attorney in representing the People of the State of Michigan in legal proceedings and prosecuting complaints at our South Haven office.

Responsibilities and Duties

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Represent Van Buren County as an appointed Assistant Prosecuting Attorney
• Primarily assigned to the 7th District Court in South Haven, Michigan.
• Review and screen warrant requests for authorization
• Handle all matters prosecuted in the district courts including but not limited to: formal hearings, misdemeanor pretrial conferences, misdemeanor jury and non-jury trials, felony level probable cause conferences and preliminary examinations
• May be tasked with participation in a specialty treatment court
• Assist and counsel various police agencies in matters involving criminal investigations and review of search warrants.
• May also be required to handle a circuit court level felony trial on a case by case basis.

Qualifications / Experience

• Law Degree required.
• Michigan Bar membership required.
• Prior prosecutorial experience preferred but not required
• Knowledge of and adherence to applicable rules of professional conduct
• Legal research and writing ability
• Public speaking ability
• Familiarity with United States and Michigan Constitutions
• Knowledge of applicable case law, statutes, court rules, and rules of evidence
• Ability to think logically
• Ability to objectively analyze and evaluate facts and issues to form impartial judgments
• Public relations skills and ability to work cooperatively with others
• Ability to willingly take direction from others and make application to assignments
• Willingness and ability to be flexible and help others as a good team member
• Willingness to work in South Haven District Court as needed

Additional Qualifications

Employment is dependent on background check, criminal history, and drug screen. Applicant must complete County application form.

Website

https://www.vanburencountymi.gov/Jobs.aspx