Family Court Assistant Prosecutor - Juvenile & CPS

Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan

Michigan

On-site

USD 65,000 - 95,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long term disability

Retirement contribution

Retirement healthcare contribution

457 contribution

Unemployment insurance

COLA payouts

Job summary

The Muskegon County Prosecutor's Office seeks an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney to join the Family Division. The role involves handling misdemeanor and felony delinquency cases and representing DHHS in child protective proceedings.

Duties include managing juvenile delinquency dockets, conducting hearings and trials, reviewing petitions, and collaborating with DHHS on motions and filings. JD degree and Michigan license are required; family court experience is preferred.

Qualifications

JD degree from an accredited school.
Michigan Licensure either obtained or expected to be obtained this calendar year.
Experience in Family Court preferred or a desire to work in Family Court.

Responsibilities

Handle a large docket of juvenile delinquency cases, felony and misdemeanor, and related proceedings including preliminary hearings, pre-trials, jury trials, bench trials, and dispositional/review hearings.
Represent the Department of Health and Human Services in child protective proceedings, including emergency removal hearings and related adjudications.
Draft motions, pleadings, and petitions in collaboration with the Department of Health and Human Services.