Senior State Prosecutor: Trial & Prosecution Lead

Chippewacountymi; Sault Ste. Marie (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Chippewacountymi seeks an Assistant Prosecutor to support the Prosecuting Attorney in performing statutory duties within Michigan’s legal framework. The position involves reviewing reports, prosecuting cases at District, Circuit, and Probate courts, and interviewing victims and witnesses.

The role requires a Juris Doctorate, Michigan bar admission, MPRE, and strong trial and research skills, with preference for experience as an Assistant Prosecutor or public defender.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Passing the MPRE and licensed to practice law in Michigan.
• Member in good standing of the State Bar of Michigan.
• Five years of experience as Assistant Prosecutor, Public Defender, or private attorney preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review police reports to authorize or deny warrant requests for criminal prosecution.
• Represent the State in all stages of prosecution in courts from authorization through trial.
• Interview victims and witnesses.
• Draft all types of legal pleadings (motions, briefs, stipulations, witness lists, jury instructions).
• Prepare and review search warrants.
• Consult with law enforcement agencies.
• Attend to additional duties assigned by the prosecuting attorney.

Skills

Legal research

Trial attorney

Verbal communication

Written communication

Confidentiality

Stress management

Courtroom advocacy

Education

Juris Doctorate

Bar admission in Michigan

MPRE completion

Tools

Law Desk

Westlaw

Lexis/Legal research

Job description

Chippewacountymi seeks an Assistant Prosecutor to support the Prosecuting Attorney in performing statutory duties within Michigan’s legal framework. The position involves reviewing reports, prosecuting cases at District, Circuit, and Probate courts, and interviewing victims and witnesses.

The role requires a Juris Doctorate, Michigan bar admission, MPRE, and strong trial and research skills, with preference for experience as an Assistant Prosecutor or public defender.