Assistant Prosecuting Attorney 1

Purpose/Description

Assistant Prosecuting Attorneys (1-3) in the Wayne County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, represent victims of crime on non-complex and complex cases. They draw up legal documents and give direction to police agencies pertaining to their cases. Levels dependent upon years of experience.

Will develop proper work schedule to maximum productivity throughout the workday.

Educational Requirements

• Juris Doctorate Degree
• State of MI-Must have passed the Bar Exam

Experience Requirements

• Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Levels require the below experience.
• Level 1: JD Degree /Member with good standing with Michigan State Bar (Bar Card)
• Level 2: Minimum of 2 years' experience
• Level 3: 4 years of experience

• Required Tasks
  • Make recommendations on whether a criminal statue(s) has been violated.
  • Review and evaluate the sufficiency of evidence for charges under the criminal law.
  • Able to prosecute non-complex and complex cases in the Prosecutor’s Office
  • Manage caseload.
  • Effectively address complex and difficult case issues
  • Show excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Review prosecutor’s files
  • Take guilty pleas.
  • Argue bond motions.
  • Conduct interviews of victims and witnesses on a case
  • Prepare cases for trial by reviewing evidence, witness statements and exhibits, issuing subpoenas.
  • Handle evidentiary hearings.
  • Prepare memoranda as needed.
  • Conduct voir dire
  • Conduct direct and cross examination.
  • Assistant Prosecuting Attorney
  • Introduce evidence and exhibits.
  • Prepare and argue jury instructions.
  • Conduct preliminary examination, conduct bench and jury trials.
  • Make closing arguments.
  • Notify victims of all court dates
  • Meet with victims and witnesses.
  • Review sentencing guidelines.
  • Address court at time of sentence