Trial-Ready Assistant Prosecuting Attorney

Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Ionia County is seeking an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney to join the County Prosecutor's Office. The APA will handle civil infractions, misdemeanors, felonies, juvenile delinquency, abuse/neglect, and more, providing robust courtroom advocacy.

Responsibilities include reviewing warrant and petition requests, conducting plea negotiations for juvenile and adult defendants, drafting and responding to motions and appeals, and representing DHHS in abuse/neglect cases; strong oral advocacy is

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
• Member in good standing with the Michigan State Bar.

Responsibilities

• Review warrant and petition requests; conduct plea negotiations for juvenile and adult defendants.
• Draft and respond to motions/appeals; participate in formal hearings, trials; represent DHHS in Abuse/Neglect cases.
• Strong oral advocacy skills are required for various hearings, preliminary exams, bench and jury trials.

Skills

Strong oral advocacy

Education

Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school

Member in good standing with the Michigan State Bar

Job description

Ionia County is seeking an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney to join the County Prosecutor's Office. The APA will handle civil infractions, misdemeanors, felonies, juvenile delinquency, abuse/neglect, and more, providing robust courtroom advocacy.

Responsibilities include reviewing warrant and petition requests, conducting plea negotiations for juvenile and adult defendants, drafting and responding to motions and appeals, and representing DHHS in abuse/neglect cases; strong oral advocacy is