Special Prosecutor, Part-Time

Prosecuting Attorney

Opening Date:
07/10/2026

Closing Date:

07/24/2026 12:00 A.M.

Flsa Status: Exempt

Employment Relationship: Just Cause Subject to Probationary Period

Current Hours and Starting Time: Part-Time (20 Hours per Week) Position. the Start Time for This Position Is Currently 8:00 A.M.

General Summary:
Protects the Public Interest Thus Contributing to Fair and Equitable Criminal Justice and The Effective Protection of Citizens Against Crime. Responsible for Considering the Views and Concerns of The Victims of Cases the Macomb County Prosecuting Attorney's Office Handles Each Year and Ensuring They Are Apprised of Their Rights in Accordance to The Law.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Supervises the Work of Assigned Personnel, Depending on Area of Assignment, Including Overseeing Scheduling of Work and Conducting Performance Evaluations.

Prepares and Authorizes Arrest and Search Warrants for Law Enforcement Agencies.

Fields Phone Calls, Emails, and Face-To-Face Conferences From/with the Public, Victims, Witnesses, Police Officers, Fellow Ap As, and Defense Attorneys Regarding Pending Cases, Legal Questions, Amendments of Warrants, and Reauthorizations of Charges.

Provides Legal Assistance to Local Law Enforcement Agencies and Multi-Jurisdictional Task Forces During the Investigative Stages of Cases.

Prosecutes Various Department Types, Including Warrant Authorization, Pretrial, Trial, Sentencing, and Appellate Proceedings.

Provides Ongoing Legal Education to Law Enforcement Agencies on Internet Crimes and Substantive and Procedural Criminal Law.

May Speak to Community Groups, Including Educators, Counselors, and Judges Regarding Case Collaborations.

Performs Related Duties as Directed.

Qualifications:
Required Education and Experience:

• Possession of A Juris Doctorate Degree from An American Bar Association Accredited Law School
• Three (3) Years of Related Work Experience

Required Licenses or Certifications:

• Membership in Good Standing in The State Bar of Michigan
• Possession of A Valid Michigan Driver's License and Operable, Insured Automobile for Authorized Travel
• Competencies for Successful Performance of Job Duties

Knowledge Of:

• Knowledge of Criminal and Civil Law and Their Applicability
• Knowledge of Court Procedures and Practices
• Knowledge of Grant and Budget Proposals and Administration
• Departmental Policies, Procedures, and Practices

Skill In:

• Assigning, Prioritizing, Monitoring, and Reviewing Work Assignments
• Interpersonal Skills Necessary to Develop and Maintain Effective and Appropriate Working Relationships with Staff and The Public
• Performing a Variety of Duties, Often Changing from One Task to Another of A Different Nature
• Organization and Time Management

Ability To:

• Read and Understand Laws, Rulings and Other Published Guidance
• Effectively Speak, Write and Understand the English Language
• Effectively Speak, Write and Understand a Language Other than English Is Preferred
• Understand and Carry out Oral And/or Written Instructions
• Accurately Organize and Maintain Paper Documents and Electronic Files
• Maintain the Confidentiality of Information
• Work Independently

Work Environment/conditions
The Work Environment and Exposures Described Here Are Representative of Those an Employee Encounters While Performing the Essential Functions of This Job.
N/s=never/seldom O=occasionally F/c= Frequently/continuously

Work Environment:
Office or Similar Indoor Environment: F/c

Outdoor Environment: N/s

Street Environment (near Moving Traffic): N/s

Construction Site: N/s

Confined Space: N/s

Exposures
Individuals Who Are Hostile or Irate: O

Individuals with Known Violent Backgrounds: O

Extreme Cold (below 32 Degrees): N/s

Extreme Heat (above 100 Degrees): N/s

Communicable Diseases: N/s

Moving Mechanical Parts: N/s

Fumes or Airborne Particles: N/s

Toxic or Caustic Chemicals, Substances, or Waste: N/s

Loud Noises (85+ Decibels): N/s

Blood Borne Pathogens: N/s

Physical Demands:
The Physical Demands Described Here Are Representative of Those that Must Be Met by An Employee to Successfully Perform the Essential Functions of This Job.