Description:
Position InformationAgency Level: County
County: Muskegon
Agency: County Prosecutor's Office
Job Title: Assistant Prosecuting Attorney
Work Location: Muskegon County
Department: Prosecutor's Office
Reports To: Prosecutor Hilson
Salary: $77,188.00 – $116,958.00 Yearly
Benefits:
Muskegon County is committed to providing a competitive benefits package to our employees and their families. Benefit packages can be customized to meet the needs of each employee with the following options available: health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, long term disability insurance, retirement contribution, retirement healthcare contribution, 457 contribution, unemployment insurance, and COLA/longevity payouts.
Experience Level:
- Entry-level
- Mid-level
- Senior
Position: Full-Time
Posting Date: 11/19/2025
Open Until Filled
Job Description
Job Overview:
An Assistant Prosecuting Attorney serves under the elected County Prosecutor and serves the community by prosecuting criminal cases including felonies, misdemeanors, juvenile delinquency petitions, and child protection proceedings.
Responsibilities and Duties:
The responsibilities of an Assistant Prosecutor include: the analysis of warrant requests; conducting pretrial conferences, bench trials and jury trials; working with other law enforcement agencies for the drafting of search warrants; and any other duties as assigned by the Prosecuting Attorney.
Minimum Qualifications:
Candidates must have a Juris Doctorate degree or be a third year law student sitting for the February 2026 Michigan Bar.
