Senior Trial Attorney – Prosecution Lead
Macomb-County-Government
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Macomb County Government seeks a Principal Trial Lawyer to perform highly complex legal assignments, including authorizing warrants, conducting trials, and providing counsel to law enforcement. Responsibilities include pre-trial negotiations, researching legal issues, and supervising Assistant Prosecuting Attorneys, with a strong emphasis on independence and professional judgment.
The position requires a Juris Doctorate and at least five years in criminal or civil law, with experience in
Qualifications
- Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university.
- Five years of experience in criminal and/or civil law.
- Experience with misdemeanor jury trials and/or felony jury trials.
Responsibilities
- Attends and participates in arraignments, hearings and sentencings.
- Conducts pre-trial negotiations.
- Determines proper criminal charges.
- Prepares warrants, affidavits, subpoenas, legal pleadings and briefs.
- Conducts trials of state law felony cases.
- Supervises and directs the activities of other Assistant Prosecuting Attorneys.
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Job description
Macomb County Government seeks a Principal Trial Lawyer to perform highly complex legal assignments, including authorizing warrants, conducting trials, and providing counsel to law enforcement. Responsibilities include pre-trial negotiations, researching legal issues, and supervising Assistant Prosecuting Attorneys, with a strong emphasis on independence and professional judgment.
The position requires a Juris Doctorate and at least five years in criminal or civil law, with experience in
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