District Court Prosecutor: Misdemeanor & Felony Trials

Van Buren County; Casco Township (MI); On-site; USD 102,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Van Buren County seeks an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney to represent the People of Michigan in legal proceedings from the South Haven office, handling district court matters and potential circuit court felonies. The position supports police investigations, reviews warrants, and may participate in specialty courts.

A law degree and Michigan Bar admission are required. The salary range shown reflects the county’s pay scale for this role, with consideration for experience and tenure.

Qualifications

• Law degree required.
• Michigan Bar membership required.
• Prior prosecutorial experience preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of U.S. and Michigan Constitutions.
• Knowledge of case law, statutes, court rules, and evidence.

Responsibilities

• Represent Van Buren County as an appointed Assistant Prosecuting Attorney.
• Primarily assigned to the 7th District Court in South Haven, MI.
• Review and screen warrant requests for authorization.
• Handle district court matters including hearings, pretrials, and trials (jury/non-jury).
• May participate in a specialty treatment court.
• Assist and counsel police agencies in criminal investigations and warrants.
• May handle circuit court level felonies as needed.

Skills

Public speaking

Legal research and writing

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Education

Law degree

Michigan Bar admission

Job description

Van Buren County seeks an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney to represent the People of Michigan in legal proceedings from the South Haven office, handling district court matters and potential circuit court felonies. The position supports police investigations, reviews warrants, and may participate in specialty courts.

A law degree and Michigan Bar admission are required. The salary range shown reflects the county’s pay scale for this role, with consideration for experience and tenure.