Description:
Position Information:Agency Level: County
County: Cheboygan
Agency: County Prosecutor's Office
Job Title: Assistant Prosecuting Attorney
Work Location: Cheboygan
Department: Prosecutor's Office
Reports To: Prosecutor
Salary: $86,000.00 – $91,700.00 Yearly
Position: Full-Time
Posting Date: 07/15/2026
Open Until Filled
Job Description:
Job Overview:
Cheboygan County Job Announcement Cheboygan County is accepting applications and resumes for the Assistant Prosecutor within the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney. Under the supervision of the Prosecuting Attorney, the Assistant Prosecuting Attorney will be responsible for handling primarily the juvenile delinquent, neglect & abuse, and mental health files in Probate Court; and assisting with the overflow of cases in the office, including district and circuit court matters in a paperless office environment.
Responsibilities and Duties:
Under the supervision of the Prosecuting Attorney, must be able to:
- Review police reports to authorize or deny warrant requests for criminal prosecution.
- Represent the State of Michigan in all stages of prosecution for misdemeanor, felony, and probate cases by appearing in District, Circuit, and/or Probate courts from authorization through trial.
- Communicate with victims and witnesses.
- Draft all types of legal pleadings; for example: motions, briefs, stipulations, witness lists, and jury instructions.
- Prepare and review search warrants.
- Consult with law enforcement agencies.
- Any other duties assigned by the prosecuting attorney.
- Applicant must be proficient in legal research and writing.
Employment Qualifications:
The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and minimum qualifications necessary to perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job.
Must possess a Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school, membership in good standing in the State Bar of Michigan, possession of a valid Michigan Driver's License, and be able to pass a personal background investigation including a criminal history check.
Working knowledge of computers, internet, telephone, fax machine, copy machine, scanners, and other general equipment.
Good communication skills with public and staff members.
Be able to multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment.
