Description:
Position Information:Agency Level: County
County: Chippewa
Agency: County Prosecutor's Office
Job Title: Assistant Prosecuting Attorney
Job Reference/ID Number: 2309
Work Location: Sault Ste Marie, Michigan
Reports To: Robert L. Stratton, III
Salary: $82,707.23 – $97,218.98 Yearly
Benefits:
Hybrid Pension – 1% Employee Contribution; Health, Dental & Vision Insurance – 20% Employee Contribution; Paid Vacation & sick Leave, 14 Paid Holidays a Year; Life Insurance; Long-Term and Short-Term Disability Insurance; Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness after 120 Payments
Experience Level:
Entry-level
Position: Full-Time
Posting Date: 11/04/2025
Open Until Filled
Job Description:
Job Overview:
Works under the authority, guidelines and supervision of the Prosecuting Attorney. The 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.
- 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.
- Interview 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.
Minimum Qualifications:
Membership in the Michigan State Bar Association.
