The Isabella County Prosecutor’s Office has an opening for an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney position. We are in search of an individual that enjoys advocating in the courtroom, who is proficient in legal research and writing, and above all is passionate about seeking justice for victims of criminal activity. Assistant prosecuting attorneys will receive invaluable career experience, courtroom training, and rewarding sense of purpose.
The chosen applicant will be responsible for handling cases in accordance with office philosophy, but given freedom to make independent decisions. Applicants will have the opportunity to work with, and learn from, experienced trial attorneys and exceptional support staff.
Chosen hire will have the ability to grow within the organization with potential for additional career advancement.
GENERAL SUMMARY
Reviews and authorizes requests for warrants, determines the appropriate charge and prosecutes criminal cases. Presents criminal cases in the district court, is assigned felony cases consistent with the level of professional development, and assists with other matters as assigned. Attempts to resolve and dispose of criminal cases or tries cases in court. Handles misdemeanor, felony, child support, abuse and neglect, personal protection, traffic cases, and fills in with anything else needed.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
- Screens misdemeanor and urgent in-jailer warrant requests and makes charging decisions.
- Screens juvenile delinquency petition requests and makes charging decisions.
- Generates documents, orders and support guidelines.
- Meets with pro per defendants and defense attorneys in person or on the phone and discusses case status and options for settlement in misdemeanor and juvenile delinquency cases.
- Handles violations of personal protection orders on behalf of the petitioner.
- Writes and responds to legal pleadings including motions, answers, notices and appeals briefs.
- Litigates misdemeanor cases including pretrial preparation, final settlement negotiation, jury selection, and trial.
- Settles and tries juvenile delinquency cases, as needed, including preparing witness lists, jury instructions, meeting with witnesses and victims, making a trial binder and ultimately taking the case to trial if necessary.
- Draft petitions and pleadings in child protective cases, including emergency child protective proceedings. Meets with walk-ins for juvenile incorrigible and mental health petitions.
- Appears in court on behalf of the Department of Health and Human Services to conduct hearings on child protective cases. Acts as an advocate in hearings and trials.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM ENTRANCE QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
- Juris Doctorate or pending Bar Exam results.
- Some experience such as Criminal prosecution and Probate court experience, including prior experience in juvenile delinquency prosecution and handling abuse and neglect cases, or judicial clerk experience.
- Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.
Licenses or Certifications
- Licensed by the State of Michigan to practice law or pending Bar Exam results.
