Description:
Job Description:Job Overview:
Primary function of the job is to participate in the prosecuting of all phases of criminal felony and misdemeanor felony trails, motions, hearings, and appeals in any/all courts. Employees in this job have no formal supervisory role, however, may train, guide, or lead employees in the designated work unit. Employees work as part of a team and are responsible for ensuring that the team meets its objectives.
Employees must meet the minimum requirements, conditions of employment, and be able to perform successfully all essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.
This position may require irregular hours. This position may also require travel by the employee in the employee's own vehicle. May be required to work on-call in an emergency.
Responsibilities and Duties:
May include but are not limited to the following:
- Prosecutes all phases of criminal and civil trials, jury or non-jury, motions, appeals, and/or hearings in District, Probate, or Circuit Court, as well as certain appeals in the Court of Appeals, Supreme Court, and Federal Courts.
- Provides legal advice and consultation to less experienced attorneys, law enforcement, internal staff, and citizens.
- Reviews and collaborates on the investigations of law enforcement, applicable internal departments, and office staff.
- Assists in the development, review, and implementation of policies and procedures for groups related to the criminal justice system.
- Prepares for litigation proceedings, which includes: researching the law; writing and preparing briefs; conversing with and preparing witnesses to give testimony; negotiating case resolutions with attorneys; preparing and implementing case strategies; and, performing related activities.
- Presents and argues cases to juries, judges, and other fact finders.
- Prepares legal documents, including petitions, motions, briefs, and directives.
- Serves generally as a felony trial attorney, or serves as the principal attorney in a specific field such as child support enforcement, child abuse and neglect, juvenile division of the Family Court, narcotics, or other specialized area.
- Participates in the day-to-day tasks of reviewing police reports, warrant screening, drafting of search warrants, petitions, and other legal documents, and provides specialized information and advice to various police agencies.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Juris Doctorate Degree
- Four to six years directly related experience
- Member in good standing of the State Bar of Michigan is required
- Requires a valid driver's license and personal vehicle insurance and must maintain eligibility to drive as per the County's Vehicle policy.
