Assistant Prosecuting Attorney – Wexford County Prosecutor’s Office

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance – 10

Paid holidays, vacation & medicalLeave

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability Insurance

Job summary

Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan is seeking an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney to join the County Prosecutor's Office.

Responsibilities include reviewing police reports, appearing in court for various proceedings, researching statutes, and handling appeals as needed. The role requires clear communication, integrity, and dedication to the Victims’ Rights Act and public service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and law degree (JD) and licensed to practice law in Michigan.
• Considerable knowledge of Michigan laws and regulations.
• Ability to organize well and present information clearly.
• Ability to work effectively with the public and fellow employees.
• Ability to see, hear, and speak effectively.
• Ability to stand or sit for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Review police reports and make charging decisions for summonses and warrants.
• Appear in court for arraignments, pretrial conferences, preliminary exams, motions hearings, probation and bond violations, and trials.
• Prepare for court proceedings by researching case law and statutes; prepare and respond to motions and briefs.
• Appear for and conduct mental health hearings.
• Confer with defense attorneys, probation agents, and law enforcement.
• Discuss prosecution and strategy of cases with staff attorneys.
• Prosecute and defend appeals as assigned and appear before Appellate Courts.
• Adhere to and enforce the Crime Victims’ Rights Act.
• Maintain consistent and punctual attendance as an essential function.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Legal research

Courtroom proceedings

Prosecution strategy

Oral advocacy

Written advocacy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Prosecuting Attorney

Department: County Prosecutor

Reports To: County Prosecutor

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance – mandatory 10% employee contribution
• Paid Holidays, Vacation & Medical Leave
• Life Insurance
• Short-term Disability Insurance

Position: Full-Time

Posting Date: 07/22/2026

Job Description

Job Overview:

Position Available – Internal/External

Job Title: Assistant Prosecuting Attorney

Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Review police reports and make charging decisions for summons’ and warrants.

2. Appear in court for arraignments, pretrial conferences, preliminary exams, motion
hearings, probation violations, bond violations, and trials for misdemeanor, felony,
and juvenile cases.

4. Prepare for court proceedings by researching applicable case law and
statutes. Prepare and respond to motions and briefs.

5. Appear for and conduct mental health hearings.

6. Confer with defense attorneys, probation agents, and law enforcement.

7. Discuss prosecution and strategy of cases with staff attorneys.

8. Prosecute and defense appeals as assigned and appear before the Appellate Courts.

9. Adhere to and enforce the Crime Victims’ Rights Act.

10. Consistent and punctual attendance is an essential function of this position.

11. All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Graduation from a college or university with a bachelor’s degree and further,
graduation from law school and licensed to practice law in Michigan.

2. Considerable knowledge of the laws and regulations of the State of Michigan.

3. Ability to organize well and present information and facts well.

4. Ability to work effectively with the public and fellow employees.

5. Ability to see, hear and speak effectively and without limitation.

6. Able to stand or sit in one spot for long periods of time, moving arms, hands, back
and entire body.