Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney or Assistant Prosecuting Attorney DOQ – Wexford County Pro[...]

Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 62,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Pension

Health Insurance

Paid Holidays

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability Insurance

Job summary

County Prosecutor's Office in Michigan seeks a Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney or Assistant Prosecuting Attorney DOQ to lead prosecutions and manage complex cases. The role involves reviewing police reports, making charging decisions, and representing the state in court for a range of offenses.

The position requires a law degree and admission to the Michigan Bar, with extensive knowledge of state laws and statutes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required and law license to practice in Michigan.
• Strong knowledge of Michigan laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Review police reports and decide charging decisions for summons and warrants.
• Appear in court for arraignments, pretrial conferences, and trials for misdemeanor, felony, and juvenile cases.
• Review search warrants and prepare motions and briefs.
• Appear for and conduct mental health hearings.
• Coordinate with defense attorneys, probation agents, and law enforcement.
• Prosecute and defend appeals as assigned and appear before Appellate Courts.

Education

Bachelor's degree

J.D. (Law degree)

Job description

Allen Anderson August 26, 2026

Position Information

Agency Level: County

County: Wexford

Agency: County Prosecutor's Office

Job Title: Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney or Assistant Prosecuting Attorney DOQ

Reports To: County Prosecutor

Salary: $62,400.00 – $114,400.00 Yearly DOQ

Benefits

• Hybrid Pension – minimum 5% employee contribution
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance – mandatory 10% employee contribution
• Paid Holidays, Vacation & Medical Leave
• Life Insurance
• Short-term Disability Insurance

Position: Full-Time

Posting Date: 08/26/2026

Open Until Filled

Job Overview

Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney or Assistant Prosecuting Attorney DOQ

Responsibilities And Duties

• Review police reports and make charging decisions for summons' and warrants.
• Appear in court for arraignments, pretrial conferences, preliminary exams, motion hearings, probation violations, bond violations, and trials for misdemeanor, felony, and juvenile cases.
• Review search warrants.
• Prepare for court proceedings by researching applicable 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 defense appeals as assigned and appear before the Appellate Courts.
• Adhere to and enforce the Crime Victims' Rights Act.
• Consistent and punctual attendance is an essential function of this position.
• All other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from a college or university with a bachelor's degree and further, graduation from law school and licensed to practice law in Michigan.
• Considerable knowledge of the laws and regulations of the State of Michigan.
• Ability to organize well and present information and facts well.
• Ability to work effectively with the public and fellow employees.
• Ability to see, hear and speak effectively and without limitation.
• Able to stand or sit in one spot for long periods of time, moving arms, hands, back and entire body.