Van Buren County
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney - District Court
Full-Time
$101.5k - $123.7k/yr
Mid
Bachelor's
South Haven, MI, USA
In Person
May be required to work in Paw Paw District Court as needed.
About the job
Requirements
- A law degree is required.
- Michigan Bar membership is required.
- Knowledge of and adherence to applicable rules of professional conduct.
- Ability to conduct legal research and writing.
- Ability to speak publicly.
- Familiarity with the United States and Michigan Constitutions.
- Knowledge of applicable case law, statutes, court rules, and rules of evidence.
- Ability to think logically.
- Ability to objectively analyze and evaluate facts and issues to form impartial judgments.
- Public relations skills and ability to work cooperatively with others.
- Ability to take direction from others and apply it to assignments.
- Willingness and ability to be flexible and assist others.
- Employment is contingent on a background check, criminal history check, and drug screen.
- The applicant must complete the County application form.
Responsibilities
- Represent Van Buren County as an appointed Assistant Prosecuting Attorney.
- Primarily handle matters assigned to the 7th District Court in South Haven, Michigan.
- Review and screen warrant requests for authorization.
- Handle district court matters, including formal hearings, misdemeanor pretrial conferences, misdemeanor jury and non-jury trials, felony probable cause conferences, and preliminary examinations.
- Participate in a specialty treatment court when assigned.
- Assist and counsel police agencies on criminal investigations and review search warrants.
- Handle circuit court-level felony trials on a case-by-case basis when required.
Desired Qualifications
- Prior prosecutorial experience.