Assistant Prosecuting Attorney – Kalamazoo County Prosecutor’s Office

About the Role

The County Prosecutor's Office is seeking an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney to represent citizens in criminal, quasi-criminal, and civil matters by reviewing, enforcing, and litigating applicable laws. This role involves screening, charging, and handling complex capital felony and homicide cases in Appellate, Circuit, District, and Family courts.

Responsibilities

• Represents citizens on behalf of the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney (OPA) by reviewing, enforcing, and litigating criminal, child abuse, neglect, delinquency, child support, and other quasi-criminal and civil matters.
• Advocates for the OPA's position in various hearings, such as preliminary examinations, motions, restitution, and probation violations.
• Screens and charges felony and misdemeanor criminal cases.
• Prepares and files motions, stipulations, responses to defense pleadings, and other legal actions for upcoming and current trials.
• Researches, evaluates, and investigates in preparation for trials, including recording accurate disposition notes and consulting with potential expert witnesses.
• Interviews victims, witnesses, law enforcement, and other relevant parties.
• Directs legal assistants and victim advocates regarding producing exhibits for hearings, trials, and subpoena issuance.
• Responds to case inquiries and legal questions from victims, witnesses, law enforcement, clients, and the public.
• Researches, develops, and proposes alternative approaches to divert and treat trauma-exposed participants outside of the criminal justice system.
• Meets with victims to discuss strengths and weaknesses of a case, potential solutions or pleas, and explain judicial processes.
• Establishes and fosters positive and productive relationships with legal staff, court officials, law enforcement, and other members of the judicial system.
• Calculates sentencing guidelines for felony offenses.
• Performs related work as required.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in the State of Michigan.
• 1 to 3 years of related work experience practicing law in government or family law.
• Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities.

Pay

Minimum salary: $84,196.32 yearly.

Benefits

Benefits information available at: https://www.kalcounty.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4037

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