Senior Trial Prosecutor

Macomb County Michigan; Arbutus (MD); On-site; USD 103,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Job summary

Macomb County Michigan is seeking a Principal Trial Lawyer in the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. This exempt, full-time role handles highly complex cases, conducts trials, and directs other attorneys. The legal duties include preparing warrants, researching issues, and providing guidance to law enforcement.

The position requires a JD and strong trial experience. The role is governed by a probationary period, with a starting time and full-time hours; benefits include comprehensive medical,

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited college or university.
• Five years of experience in criminal and/or civil law.

Responsibilities

• Attend arraignments, hearings and sentencings.
• Conduct pre-trial negotiations and determine proper charges.
• Prepare warrants, affidavits and other legal documents with independent judgement.
• Research legal issues and advise law enforcement and staff.
• Supervise Assistant Prosecuting Attorneys and manage cases.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Criminal law

Civil law

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Written briefs

Case management

Education

Juris Doctorate

Tools

Legal databases

Case management software

Job description

Macomb County Michigan is seeking a Principal Trial Lawyer in the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. This exempt, full-time role handles highly complex cases, conducts trials, and directs other attorneys. The legal duties include preparing warrants, researching issues, and providing guidance to law enforcement.

The position requires a JD and strong trial experience. The role is governed by a probationary period, with a starting time and full-time hours; benefits include comprehensive medical,