Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney – Mason County Prosecutor’s Office

Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan; Michigan; On-site; USD 97,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

MERS retirement

Job summary

Michigan Prosecutor's Office in Ludington, Michigan is seeking a Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney. You will supervise and mentor staff, review investigations, file complaints, and appear in District, Circuit, Juvenile, and Probate Courts as needed.

The role requires a Michigan law license, two years of trial experience, and a strong commitment to public service. In-person work at the Mason County courthouse with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Licensed and in good standing to practice law in the State of Michigan for a minimum of two years and have trial experience.
• Some criminal law experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Appear in District and Circuit Court, as well as handle matters in Juvenile Court.
• Represent the People of Michigan in pretrial matters, pleas, trials, sentencing and some appeals.
• Supervise and mentor assistant prosecutors, manage support staff, and maintain day-to-day operations in the absence of the Prosecuting Attorney.

Skills

Trial experience

Education

Law degree from an accredited law school

Job description

Job Title: Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney

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

• Retirement plan: Mason County participates in Michigan Municipal Employees Retirement System (MERS); 100% employer funded retirement; vesting at 10 years
• Health insurance
• Life insurance

Position: Full-Time

Posting Date: 11/04/2026

Job Description

Job Overview:

Come work in beautiful Ludington, Michigan. The Prosecuting Attorney’s office is located inside the historic courthouse on Ludington Avenue just blocks away from Lake Michigan. This position offers the opportunity to appear in court on a regular basis on a wide variety of criminal matters.

The Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, in addition to the below listed duties, assists the Prosecuting Attorney in supervising and mentoring the assistant prosecuting attorney, managing support staff, and is responsible for maintaining the day-to-day operations of the office in the absence of the Prosecuting Attorney. 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

Law degree from an accredited law school, some criminal law experience preferred but not required, licensed and in good standing to practice law in the State of Michigan for a minimum of two years and have trial experience.

Additional Information:

Working Conditions: Full-time and in-person; Mason County is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age.

Pay: starting at $97,240.67 per year; annual increases; 1/1/2027 salary increases to $101,130.30

Schedule:

• On-call rotation requires some limited weekend responsibilities

Ability to Relocate:

• Ludington, MI 49431: Relocation required prior to start date