Chief Assistant Prosecutor

County of Cass Michigan; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fringe benefits package

Job summary

Cass County in Michigan seeks a Chief Assistant Prosecutor to lead the Prosecutor’s Office under the Prosecuting Attorney’s supervision. This appointed, full-time role requires strong legal leadership and oversight of statutory duties.

The position requires a JD, MPRE, and Michigan bar admission, with a minimum of seven years of experience as an Assistant Prosecutor, Public Defender, or private attorney. A generous fringe benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• MPRE passed.
• Licensed to practice law in Michigan.
• Member in good standing of the State Bar of Michigan.
• Minimum seven years of experience as Assistant Prosecutor, Public Defender or private attorney.

Responsibilities

• Assist in operation of the Prosecutor's Office under direction of the Prosecuting Attorney.
• Act in the absence of the Prosecuting Attorney to ensure statutory duties are implemented.

Skills

Legal experience

Trial experience

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Bar admission in Michigan

Job description

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Position:Chief Assistant Prosecutor
Department: Prosecutor’s Office
Status: Full Time, Non-union, Salary Exempt, Appointed position
Wages/Grade:$116,761/Grade 13

Chief Assistant Prosecting Attorney (CAPA) – Under the authority, guidelines and supervision of the Prosecuting Attorney, the Chief Assistant Prosecutor is designated by the Prosecuting Attorney as required MCL 49.153 and MSA 5.751 and will act in the absence of the Prosecuting Attorney to ensure that statutory duties are implemented. Assists in the operation of the department as directed by the Prosecuting Attorney.

Requirements include Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school, passing the MPRE and licensed to practice law in the State of Michigan and a member, in good standing, of the State Bar of Michigan. Minimum of seven years of previous experience as an Assistant Prosecutor, Public Defender or private attorney preferred. Annual salary is $116,761. Cass County also has a generous fringe benefits package.

This is an informational posting. Employment will also be contingent on the successful completion of an employee background check. Cass County is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).

Find more information and read our hiring booklet here.

Posting Number:P26-14
Posting Date:6/12/2026