Senior Trial Attorney – Prosecution Lead

Macomb County Government

Michigan

On-site

USD 103,000 - 133,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Macomb County Government seeks a Principal Trial Lawyer to handle highly complex criminal and civil matters. This exempt, full-time role involves authorizing warrants, conducting trials, and supervising Assistant Prosecuting Attorneys.

The position requires strong courtroom advocacy, legal research, and independent judgment. Responsibilities include arraignments, pre-trial negotiations, shaping charges, and interagency collaboration to advance investigations.

Qualifications

Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university.
Five years of experience in the practice of 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, written briefs and other legal documents, while exercising considerable independent judgement.
Researches legal issues, advises law enforcement agencies and staff of legal procedures.
Assists with investigations as needed.
Handles and investigates citizen complaints as needed.
Conducts trials of state law felony cases. Which includes investigation, identifying evidence and other necessary procedures.
Performs and/or coordinates special investigations, handles unusual or complicated cases and conducts legal research on specific issues as needed or directed.
Supervises and directs the activities of other Assistant Prosecuting Attorneys.