Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Wanted

Inghambar; Ludington, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

MERS retirement

Job summary

Mason County Prosecutor's Office in Ludington, MI seeks an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney to review investigations, file charges, and argue cases in District and Circuit Court. The role may involve Juvenile Court and probate-related matters, with duties including pretrial work, evidentiary hearings, and plea negotiations.

Under the Prosecuting Attorney, you will represent the People of Michigan in pretrial matters, trials, and appeals, coordinating with law enforcement, victims and witnesses.

Qualifications

• Licensed and in good standing to practice law in Michigan.
• Law degree from an accredited law school.

Responsibilities

• Review investigations to determine appropriate charges and file complaints for warrant authorization.
• Present criminal cases in District and Circuit Court; handle Juvenile Court matters.
• Possibly appear in Probate Court; conduct pretrial, evidentiary hearings and mental health hearings.
• Represent People of Michigan in pretrial matters, pleas, trials, sentencing and appeals; coordinate with victims, witnesses and law enforcement.

Skills

Criminal law

Litigation

Education

Law degree (JD)

Job description

Company:
Mason County Prosecutor's Office

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

Type:
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney

Job Type:
Full-time; Pay: starting at $84,909.23 per year

Years of Experience:
Some criminal law and litigation experience preferred but not required, licensed and in good standing to practice law in the State of Michigan

Education Level:
Law degree from an accredited law school

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.

• Generous Benefit Package includes health insurance, health savings account, life insurance and Mason County participates in Michigan Municipal Employees Retirement System (MERS); 100% employer funded retirement; vesting at 10 years.