Assistant Prosecuting Attorney -Circuit Court Family Division

$101,507.59 - $123,737.19 JOB SUMMARY: Serve as assistant to the Prosecuting Attorney in representing the People of the State of Michigan in legal proceedings and prosecuting complaints in our Paw Paw office. Principle Duties And Responsibilities The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. Advise Department of Health and Human Services staff on child protection mattersReview for legal sufficiency and approve or deny DHHS child protection petitionsAdvise the police regarding case investigations and search warrantsReview police reports and approve or deny the filing of charges against juvenilesConduct pre-trial conferencesAppear at various child protection and delinquency hearings as neededArrange for service of process in child protection casesPrepare and present in court cases including motions and trialsPrepare and present in court termination of parental rights petitionsRepresent petitioners at Probate Court mental commitment hearingsAttend Family Recovery Court meetingsServe as a representative in Van Buren County Treatment CourtsRepresent the Secretary of State at Driver License hearingsAppear at PPO arraignments and represent petitioners at PPO hearings Qualifications / Experience Law Degree required.Michigan Bar membership required.Must have at least 3+ years of experience in related field.Knowledge of and adherence to applicable rules of professional conductLegal research and writing abilityPublic speaking abilityFamiliarity with United States and Michigan ConstitutionsKnowledge of applicable case law, statutes, court rules, and rules of evidenceAbility to think logicallyAbility to objectively analyze and evaluate facts and issues to form impartial judgmentsPublic relations skills and ability to work cooperatively with othersAbility to willingly take direction from others and make application to assignmentsWillingness and ability to be flexible and help others as a good team member OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Employment is dependent on background check, criminal history, and drug screen. Applicant must complete County application form. Supervision Received Work is performed under the general direction of the Prosecuting Attorney and the Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney. WORK LOCATION AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Van Buren County Courthouse 212 E. Paw Paw Street, Paw Paw, MI 49079 Work is performed in an office or court environment. Powered by JazzHR