Remote Prosecuting Attorney II: Lead Trials & Warrants

Delphi Technologies; Sherman Township (MI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Pension plans

Paid holidays and generous leave

Job summary

St. Joseph County Government seeks an experienced Assistant Prosecuting Attorney II to represent the People of Michigan in civil, administrative, and criminal matters across District and Circuit Courts.

You will review warrants, lead trial preparations, interview witnesses, and handle motions, with opportunities to cover multiple dockets and assist in complex cases. On-call duties and occasional remote work are possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher and Juris Doctor Degree from an accredited law school.
• Ideal candidate has 5+ years of job-related experience and prior prosecutorial experience.
• Michigan State Bar Association License in good standing
• Valid Driver's License
• LEIN/CJIS training is provided upon hire, subject to LEIN Clearance
• Skills for job-related software and programs including Microsoft Office Suite, Prosecutor by Karpel, Adobe Acrobat, and AXON Premier Justice.
• The qualifications above represent the minimum skills and experience levels for this role.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates warrants and charges with law enforcement; handles felony, misdemeanor and nonviolent felonies.
• Researches and prepares criminal cases for trial; conducts legal research and interviews victims and witnesses.
• Drafts motions, briefs, and legal documents and argues points in court.
• Handles initial bond setting, arraignments, and hearings; participates in settlements and sentencing recommendations.
• Maintains professional competence through CLE and current legal knowledge.
• Provides backup to Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney and handles diverse caseloads including abuse/neglect and child support cases.

Skills

Legal research

Trial preparation

Witness interviewing

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Juris Doctor

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Prosecutor by Karpel

Adobe Acrobat

AXON Premier Justice

Job description

St. Joseph County Government seeks an experienced Assistant Prosecuting Attorney II to represent the People of Michigan in civil, administrative, and criminal matters across District and Circuit Courts.

You will review warrants, lead trial preparations, interview witnesses, and handle motions, with opportunities to cover multiple dockets and assist in complex cases. On-call duties and occasional remote work are possible.