Assistant Prosecuting Attorney

Essential Functions

• Review adult and juvenile warrant requests submitted by police agencies to determine whether charges should be issued based on interpretation of case law, relevant statutes, constitutional law, and evidentiary strengths and weaknesses.
• Represent the Prosecutor's Office in criminal trial practice in District and Circuit Courts, involving both adult and juvenile offenders.
• Represent the Prosecutor's Office in civil trial practice in Family Division of the 30th Circuit Court.
• Represent the Prosecutor's Office in family support matters.
• Conduct jury and non-jury trials.
• Comply with the Crime Victims' Rights Act by notifying and consulting with victims on relevant legal authority, sentencing guidelines, plea negotiations, and compiling restitution.
• Prepare search warrants for police agencies before and after the initiation of criminal proceedings.
• Review requests made pursuant to the Michigan Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to determine whether requested materials shall be disclosed, redact exempt materials, and produce non-exempt information to the requesting party.
• Represent local law enforcement agencies in civil forfeiture proceedings.
• Represent the Prosecutor's Office in appellate matters.
• Handle the above mentioned duties and responsibilities as a special prosecutor for cases originating outside Ingham County as appointed or directed by the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan (PAAM).
• Through rotation, serve as the on-call assistant prosecutor for law enforcement agencies during non-business hours.

Other Functions

• Comply with all statutorily mandated functions.
• Possess a working knowledge of the Michigan Rules of Professional Conduct; Michigan Court Rules; Michigan Rules of Evidence; Brady requirements; and applicable local, state, and federal authority.

Requirements and Working Conditions

• Physical Requirements: Must be capable of reading police reports, documents, and other materials; capable of verbally communicating with individuals in person or over the telephone; capable of appearing in court before judges and court audiences in Lansing, East Lansing, and Mason; available for 24 hour on-call schedule; capable of lifting and carrying heavy case files or computer in the officer and to court.

Employment Qualifications

• Education: Must be a graduate of an accredited school of law.
• Experience: Entry level experience with criminal law and procedure, which may be in the form of internships or externships.
• Licenses: Licensed to practice law in Michigan, or having taken the bar examination and awaiting results.
• Skills: Demonstrates effective communication skills by engaging respectfully and effectively with individuals of all backgrounds and perspectives to promote clarity, understanding, and collaboration.

Working Conditions

• Must be capable of working in an office setting.

Additional Information

• Have you graduated from an accredited school of law? YesNo
• How many years of experience do you have with Criminal Prosecution which may be in the form of Internships or Externships? I have no experienceI have 3 months of experienceI have 6 months of experienceI have 9 months of experienceI have 1 year of experienceI have 2 years of experienceI have 3+ years of experience
• Are you licensed to practice in the State of Michigan, or have taken the bar exam and awaiting bar results? YesNo
• Please list 3 people who have direct knowledge of your skills, experience, and fitness for the position or field for which your applying for. Please include their name, email address and phone number. (Do not type see resume)
• Did you submit your cover letter and resume? YesNo
• Did you submit your transcripts, if not please explain why?
• Did you submit if applicable your State Bar license