Description:

Position Information:
Agency Level: County

County: Wexford

Agency: County Prosecutor's Office

Job Title: Assistant Prosecuting Attorney

Department: County Prosecutor

Reports To: County Prosecutor

Salary: $62,400.00 – $93,840.00 Yearly

Benefits:

Hybrid Pension – minimum 5% employee contribution
Health, Dental & Vision Insurance – mandatory 10% employee contribution
Paid Holidays, Vacation & Medical Leave
Life Insurance
Short-term Disability Insurance

Position: Full-Time

Posting Date: 07/22/2026

Open Until Filled

Job Description:
Job Overview:

Position Available – Internal/External
Job Title: Assistant Prosecuting Attorney

Responsibilities and Duties:

Review police reports and make charging decisions for summons' and warrants.
Appear in court for arraignments, pretrial conferences, preliminary exams, motion hearings, probation violations, bond violations, and trials for misdemeanor, felony, and juvenile cases.
Review search warrants.
Prepare for court proceedings by researching applicable case law and statutes. Prepare and respond to motions and briefs.
Appear for and conduct mental health hearings.
Confer with defense attorneys, probation agents, and law enforcement.
Discuss prosecution and strategy of cases with staff attorneys.
Prosecute and defense appeals as assigned and appear before the Appellate Courts.
Adhere to and enforce the Crime Victims' Rights Act.
Consistent and punctual attendance is an essential function of this position.
All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from a college or university with a bachelor's degree and further, graduation from law school and licensed to practice law in Michigan.
Considerable knowledge of the laws and regulations of the State of Michigan.
Ability to organize well and present information and facts well.
Ability to work effectively with the public and fellow employees.
Ability to see, hear and speak effectively and without limitation.
Able to stand or sit in one spot for long periods of time, moving arms, hands, back and entire body.