Job Details

Assistant Prosecuting Attorney (Appellate)

• $76,228 - 123,600/ Year
• Salary Commensurate with Experience
• Full Benefits Package

Duties:

• Under general supervision of the county’s Prosecuting Attorney and using a considerable degree of independent judgment, handles appellate and post-conviction matters on behalf of the People of the State of Michigan.
• Conducts research and prepares legal briefs and other pleadings for submission to trial courts, Court of Appeals, and Supreme Court.
• Reviews and responds to incoming pleadings in criminal appellate and post-conviction matters.
• Represents the People in oral argument in trial courts, Court of Appeals, and Supreme Court.
• Assists trial prosecutors through research assistance, legal training, and updates on relevant developments in the law.
• Maintains organized legal files in appellate and post-conviction cases.
• This description is intended to illustrate the type and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. It may not be a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities required by a person so classified. 

Education and Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited law school.
• No prior experience required.
• Starting salary will be commensurate with experience.

Special Requirements:

• Must be a member of the State Bar of Michigan.
• If awaiting bar results, applicant may be hired in pending passage of bar exam.