Assistant Prosecuting Attorney – Van Buren County Prosecutor’s Office

Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan; Michigan; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement – MERS

PTO with Annual Payout

Paid Holidays

Wellness Program

Job summary

Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan seeks an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney for the Paw Paw office. You will represent the People of Michigan in district court and assist in prosecutions, focusing on timely and fair proceedings.

Primary assignment is the 7th District Court in Paw Paw, with duties including reviewing warrants, handling district court cases, and supporting police investigations. Background checks and drug screen required; prior prosecutorial experience preferred but not

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Public speaking

Constitution knowledge

Case law & statutes

Court rules & evidence

Analytical thinking

Logical reasoning

Public relations

Teamwork

Follow directions

Flexibility

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Prosecuting Attorney

Job Reference/ID Number: DC – Paw Paw

Work Location: Paw Paw, Michigan

Reports To: Elected Prosecutor and Chief Assistant Prosecutor

• Retirement – MERS
• PTO with Annual Payout
• Paid Holidays
• Wellness Program

Position: Full-Time

Posting Date: 09/09/2026

Job Description

Job Overview

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

Responsibilities and Duties

• Represent Van Buren County as an appointed Assistant Prosecuting Attorney
• Primarily assigned to the 7th District Court in Paw Paw, 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

• 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.