Closing Date: 2nd October, 2027
Description:
Position Information:Agency Level: County
County: Chippewa
Agency: County Prosecutor's Office
Job Title: Assistant Prosecuting Attorney
Job Reference/ID Number: Assistant Prosecuting Attorney- Level 1
Salary: $79,409.60 – $93,283.20 Yearly
Benefits:
- Benefits (20% premium co-pay by Employee – coverage begins after 90 days); In-Network Deductible $250/$500; In-Network Coinsurance 20% up to $1,500/$3,000; Out of Network Deductible $500/$1,000; Out of Network Co-insurance 40% up to $3,000/$6,000; Office Visit Copay $30; ER Co-pay $150; Chiropractor copays $30 for 12 visits; Prescription Drug 10/40/80 no Specialty; UP Blue Rider; Blue Vision 12-24-12; Dental 100%-75%-50%-50%
- Life insurance: $1X Annual salary term life policy upon completion of 90 days
- Pension: MERS Hybrid plan, employment contribution = 1% of gross pay
- Workers' compensation and unemployment compensation are provided as required by law.
- Annual Leave: 9 sick days, 3 bereavement days, Vacation days determined by length of employment; 14 holidays
- Life insurance; Long-Term and Short-Term Disability
Experience Level:
Entry-level
Position: Full-Time
Posting Date: 10/02/2026
Application Deadline: 10/02/2027
Job Description:
Job Overview:
Works under the authority, guidelines and supervision of the Prosecuting Attorney. The Chief Assistant Prosecutor is delegated authority and responsibility by the Prosecuting Attorney to assist the Prosecutor to fulfill her/his statutory duties, pursuant to MCL 49.153 and MSA 5.751. Performs a wide assortment of routine and complex prosecutorial duties under the direction of the Prosecuting Attorney.
Responsibilities and Duties:
Minimum Qualifications:
Posting Date: 10/02/2026
Application Deadline: 10/02/2027
Job Description:
Job Overview:
Works under the authority, guidelines and supervision of the Prosecuting Attorney. The Chief Assistant Prosecutor is delegated authority and responsibility by the Prosecuting Attorney to assist the Prosecutor to fulfill her/his statutory duties, pursuant to MCL 49.153 and MSA 5.751. Performs a wide assortment of routine and complex prosecutorial duties under the direction of the Prosecuting Attorney.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Under the supervision of the Prosecuting Attorney review police reports to authorize or deny warrant requests for criminal prosecution. Prosecutes all phases of trials, motions, hearings, and appeals, jury or non-jury, in District Court, Probate Court, Circuit Court, Court of Appeals, the Supreme Court and Federal Courts, specifically regarding cases which may have a significant impact on the community.
- Conducts research and renders legal opinions and advice to factfinders and decision makers, including County, State and Federal Officials on their rights, obligations and/or privileged and compliance with statutory and contractual obligations.
- Responsible for the review, development, and implementation of policies, procedures, processes, and guidelines in compliance with legislation, regulations, and policies under the direction of the Prosecuting Attorney.
- 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.
- Supervises designated professional and support staff, including interviewing and selecting of job applicants, training, overseeing work, participating in disciplinary decisions and actions, and establishing and evaluating appropriate performance standards in accordance with County objectives.
- Any other duties assigned by the prosecuting attorney.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
- Passing the MPRE and licensed to practice law in the State of Michigan and a member, in good standing, of the State Bar of Michigan.
- Ability to carry out work-related philosophies, best interests and policies of the elected Prosecutor.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Ability to maintain office confidentiality and handle stressful situations.
- Ability to carry out work-related philosophies, best interests and policies of the elected Prosecutor.
- Demonstrated competence as a trial attorney.
- Demonstrated knowledge of legal research, document production and courtroom presentation.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain professional integrity and respect for colleagues, co-workers, victims, witnesses, survivor families and the public.
- Ability to use office equipment such as telephone, fax machine, calculator, Dictaphone and computer software, including word processing, database and electronic mail/Internet/world wide web.
- Ability to use photographic, audio and video equipment.
- Ability to conduct research and utilize specialized software packages such as Law Desk, West Law, Lexus or comparable research resources.
- County employees are expected to possess and maintain a record of orderly, law-abiding citizenship, sobriety, integrity and loyalty as it pertains to and reflects upon their employment with the County.
- County employees must be physically and mentally able to perform the essential duties of their position without excessive absences.
- In addition to the above requirements, all County positions require the ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language as necessary for the position, including the ability to follow written and oral instructions.