Law Clerk/Legal Assistant – Tuscola County Prosecutor’s Office

Position Information

Agency Level: County
County: Tuscola
Agency: County Prosecutor’s Office
Job Title: Law Clerk/Legal Assistant
Work Location: Caro, MI
Department: Prosecutor’s Office
Reports To: Erica Walle
Salary: $51,250.00 Yearly
Benefits: Yes
Experience Level: Entry-level
Position: Full-Time
Posting Date: 04/01/2026
Open Until Filled

Job Description

Job Overview:
Provides legal research support to the Prosecuting Attorney, Chief Assistant Prosecuting
Attorney and Assistant Prosecuting Attorneys of the Tuscola County Prosecutor’s Office.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Researching legal issues and questions using case law, statutes, court rules, automated research systems and programs and other legal research sources.
• Drafting legal memoranda for review by the prosecutors.
• Drafting of pleadings and correspondence and assistance in preparation for court proceedings under the supervision of the prosecutors.
• Aid in other areas as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school. Licensed to practice in the State of Michigan preferred, but not required.
• Experience: Minimum of two years experience in a legal research environment, including but not limited to legal research conducted while in law school. Proficient in the use of automated legal research programs and systems.
• Candidate must be able to demonstrate excellent research and writing skills.