Senior Assistant Prosecuting Attorney – Newaygo County Prosecutor’s Office

Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(a) retirement

Excellent health insurance

Employer paid life insurance

Paid time off and holidays

On-site gym

Longevity pay

Job summary

Newaygo County Prosecuting Attorney is seeking a Senior Assistant Prosecuting Attorney to join their legal team. Under the direction of the Prosecuting Attorney the Senior Assistant reviews and authorizes requests for warrants, determines the appropriate charge and prosecutes criminal and civil cases, regularly presenting criminal matters in district, probate and circuit court.

The role includes coordinating with law enforcement, resolving matters by negotiation when possible, and managing

Qualifications

• Education: Law degree from an accredited law school.
• Experience: Five to seven years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review warrants and authorize charges; prosecute criminal and civil cases.
• Present cases in district court, probate court and circuit court.
• Provide legal advice and instruction to officers and agency staff; assist in researching legal issues.

Education

Law degree from an accredited law school

Job description

Hannah Sabo March 16, 2026

Position Information

Agency Level: County

County: Newaygo

Agency: County Prosecutor’s Office

Job Title: Senior Assistant Prosecuting Attorney

Work Location: White Cloud, Michigan

Department: Newaygo County Prosecutor’s Office

Reports To: Elected Offical

Salary: $33.62 – $39.55 Hourly

Benefits

• 401(a) retirement that includes a 5% employer contribution, 4% employer match, and 4% employee contribution.
• Excellent health insurance package, including a health plan with no payroll deduction.
• Employer paid family life insurance coverage.
• Savings for health costs in retirement.
• Paid time off and vacation bundles, including 40 hours of vacation upon hire.
• 13 paid holidays.
• Longevity and funeral pay.
• Employer paid short and long-term disability.
• On-Site gym at no cost; 24/7
• Annual pay step increases (based on a market adjustment) beyond the top pay rate that recognize years of service.

Experience Level

• Entry-level
• Mid-level

Position: Full-Time

Posting Date: 03/16/2026

Open Until Filled

Job Description

Job Overview

The Newaygo County Prosecuting Attorney is seeking a Senior Assistant Prosecuting Attorney to join their legal team. Under the direction of the Prosecuting Attorney the Senior Assistant Prosecuting Attorney reviews and authorizes requests for warrants, determines the appropriate charge and prosecutes criminal and civil cases. They also regularly present criminal cases in the district court, in probate court and circuit court. The Senior Assistant will also attempt to resolve and dispose of criminal and civil cases or tries case in court.

Newaygo County offers a generous fringe benefit package which includes retirement and health insurance with no payroll deduction. Additionally, longevity pay increases are available beyond the top hourly rate as listed above.

Examples Of Duties

• Reviews criminal warrant requests from State and local law enforcement agencies, analyzes police reports, collects input from the law enforcement officers, researches the law as necessary to determine applicable statutes, and determines whether adequate grounds exist to authorize a warrant.
• Researches and prepares criminal cases for trial, motions, sentencing and other proceedings. Includes researching applicable laws and court rules, interviewing witnesses, victims, children and investigating claims, developing trial strategies, and directing law enforcement officers and various staff/other parties in further investigations.
• Appears in court for arraignments, motions, trials, sentencing and other proceedings for the Prosecutor’s Office. Selects jury, presents arguments, examines and cross-examines witnesses, introduces physical evidence/exhibits, argues with Judges and defense attorneys on points of law, jury instructions, qualification of expert witnesses and procedure and argues factual conclusions to a Judge or jury.
• Cooperates with law enforcement officers and staff from various agencies to ensure investigation and reporting of assigned cases are accomplished in accordance with professional and judicial rules and standards. Provides legal advice and instruction to officers and agency staff.
• Attempts to resolve and dispose of pending criminal and civil cases by negotiation and mediation with attorneys and involved parties to reach a plea agreement and potential sentencing or disposition.
• Reviews requests for search warrants, drafts search warrants and authorizes warrants as appropriate.
• Assists the Prosecutor in researching and rendering opinions on legal issues, policy and procedure involving the County, county agencies and departments and advises the same on legal issues. Drafts and reviews press releases and county forms for statutory compliance upon request.
• Serves in an on-call capacity on a rotating basis.
• Manages the caseload in the Family Division of the Circuit Court, representing the Prosecutor’s Office in juvenile delinquency, child support, and other miscellaneous matters as needed.

Typical Qualifications

• Education: Law degree from an accredited law school.
• Experience: Five to seven years preferred.