Description:

Position Information:
Agency Level: County

County: Mason

Agency: County Prosecutor's Office

Job Title: Assistant Prosecuting Attorney

Work Location: 304 E. Ludington Ave., Ludington, MI 49431

Salary: $84,909.23 Yearly

Benefits:

Retirement plan: Mason County participates in Michigan Municipal Employees Retirement System (MERS); 100% employer funded retirement; vesting at 10 years
Health insurance
Life insurance

Position: Full-Time

Posting Date: 11/04/2026

Open Until Filled

Job Description:
Job Overview:
Come work in beautiful Ludington, Michigan. The Prosecuting Attorney's office is located inside the historic courthouse on Ludington Avenue just blocks away from Lake Michigan. This position offers the opportunity to appear in court on a regular basis on a wide variety of criminal matters. Additionally, over time there is potential for advancement to the position of Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney.

Under the direction of the Prosecuting Attorney, reviews investigations presented by law enforcement to determine appropriate charges, if any, and files complaints for warrant authorization. As an assistant prosecutor you will present criminal cases in the District and Circuit Court, as well as handle matters in the Juvenile Court. The position may also require appearances on Probate Court matters. Prosecutors are responsible for preparing and responding to criminal pleadings, conducting preliminary, evidentiary and mental health hearings. You will represent the People of the State of Michigan in pretrial matters, pleas, trials, sentencing and some appeals. Trial preparation and plea negotiations will require consultation with the victims of crimes, witnesses to the charged offenses, and members of law enforcement. This list is not inclusive of the total scope of the job functions to be performed. Duties may be added, deleted, or modified at any time by the Prosecuting Attorney.

Qualifications:
Law degree from an accredited law school, some criminal law and litigation experience preferred but not required, licensed and in good standing to practice law in the State of Michigan.

Additional Information:
Working Conditions: Full-time and in-person; Mason County is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age.

Pay: starting at $84,909.23 per year; beginning 1/1/2027 $88,305.60

Schedule: