Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Wanted

Inghambar; Ludington, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Health Savings Account

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Mason County Prosecutor’s Office in Ludington, MI is seeking a Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney to lead the office, supervise staff, and handle day-to-day operations in the absence of the Prosecuting Attorney.

The role involves reviewing investigations, filing complaints for warrants, and presenting criminal cases in District and Circuit Court, with potential Juvenile Court and Probate Court matters. Strong trial experience and a Michigan law license are required.

Qualifications

• Criminal law knowledge and readiness to handle criminal matters.
• Active Michigan bar license in good standing for minimum two years.
• Trial experience in state courts preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor assistant prosecutors and staff when required.
• Review investigations and determine charge warrants with Prosecuting Attorney.
• Present criminal cases in District and Circuit Court.
• Handle Juvenile Court matters as needed; may appear in Probate Court.
• Prepare pleadings, conduct hearings, and represent People at trials and appeals.

Skills

Criminal law knowledge

Trial experience

Michigan bar admission

Education

Law degree (JD)

Job description

Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Wanted

Company:
Mason County Prosecutor’s Office

Location:
304 E. Ludington Ave., Ludington, MI 49431(Relocation required prior to start date)

Type:
Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney

Job Type:
Full-time; Pay: starting at $97,240.67 per year; annual increases

Years of Experience:
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.

Education Level:
Law degree from an accredited law school.

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.

• 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.