Description:

To apply visit the County website for application. Completed applications should be emailed to mqthr@mqtco.org. A submitted application is required to apply for positions.

General Summary:
Under the direction of the Prosecuting Attorney and the Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, will participate in the processing of a variety of complaints from various police agencies and prosecutes all phases of criminal matters, prepares and conducts misdemeanor and felony trials, motions, hearing and appeals in District, Circuit, Juvenile and Family Courts. Regularly presents cases in court and may assist with other matters as assigned. Attempts to resolve and dispose of criminal cases. Prepares for and litigates bench trials and jury trials.

Essential Functions:

The Assistant Prosecuting Attorney will handle court dockets as assigned, including district court, circuit court, and probate court. Handle a variety of hearings including pretrial, bench trials, jury trials, sentencings, forfeitures, personal protection orders, petitions for mental health treatment, drug court, etc.
Cooperatively work with law enforcement agencies to ensure investigation and reporting of assigned cases are accomplished in accordance with professional and judicial rules and standards. Provides advice and instruction to police agencies.
Litigate any issue that is necessary and appropriate, including bringing cases to trial.
Work regularly with victims, witnesses, and police officers to present and resolve complex cases.
Conduct legal research and analysis to support cases.
Prepare persuasive legal briefs and arguments for court proceedings.
Collaborate with other attorneys to develop case strategies and assess potential outcomes.
Attend court hearings and proceedings as needed.
Prepare and present misdemeanor, delinquency, and felony cases to ensure that defendants are justly held accountable for their actions.
Review investigation reports and authorize/deny legal proceedings.
Negotiate case dispositions in order to reach a just resolution prior to trial, complying with office policy.
Prepare motions, briefs, pleadings, and memoranda to inform courts of the office's position on specific issues.
Handle special legal assignments, including research and writing, special prosecutions, civil forfeiture actions, and public speaking.
Prepare briefs and oral arguments on constitutional, statutory, evidentiary, and procedural matters.
Performs attorney functions, other duties, and special projects as assigned by senior attorneys, the Prosecuting Attorney, or designee.

Other Functions:

Must adhere to departmental standards in regard to privacy and confidentiality.
Must adhere to all other County policies and procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned.

This list may not be inclusive of the total scope of job functions to be performed. Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or modified at any time.

Employment Qualifications:
Education: Juris Doctor degree with a Certificate of Admittance to the State Bar of Michigan as evidence of continued good professional standing and authority to practice law throughout the state.

Experience: Prefer three years of criminal law experience with some trial experience. Circuit court trial experience is helpful.

Other Requirements:

Valid Driver's License
Reliable and predictable attendance
Comfortable with the daily use of technology
Ability to perform without additional clerical support, if necessary
Must maintain State Bar of Michigan Certificate of Admittance throughout employment with the County.

The qualifications listed above are intended to represent the minimum skills and experience levels associated with performing the duties and responsibilities contained in this job description. The qualifications should not be viewed as expressing absolute employment or promotional standards, but as general guidelines that should be considered along with other job-related selection or promotional criteria.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to access all courtrooms within the County.
Ability to remove books and other reference materials from bookshelves and transport to worksite.
Prolonged sitting and standing while in the courtroom.
Ability to carry briefcase, files, and legal volumes to courtrooms.

This job requires the ability to perform the essential functions contained in this description. These include, but are not limited to, the above requirements. Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified applicants unable to fulfill one or more of these requirements.

Working Conditions:

Works in office and courtrooms.
Occasional extended work days including beyond eight hours and weekends.
Exposure to individuals charged and/or convicted of a variety of criminal offenses.