Assistant Prosecuting Attorney -Circuit Court Family Division

$101,507.59 - $123,737.19

JOB SUMMARY: Serve as assistant to the Prosecuting Attorney in representing the People of the State of Michigan in legal proceedings and prosecuting complaints in our Paw Paw office.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.



 

• Advise Department of Health and Human Services staff on child protection matters
• Review for legal sufficiency and approve or deny DHHS child protection petitions
• Advise the police regarding case investigations and search warrants
• Review police reports and approve or deny the filing of charges against juveniles
• Conduct pre-trial conferences
• Appear at various child protection and delinquency hearings as needed
• Arrange for service of process in child protection cases
• Prepare and present in court cases including motions and trials
• Prepare and present in court termination of parental rights petitions
• Represent petitioners at Probate Court mental commitment hearings
• Attend Family Recovery Court meetings
• Serve as a representative in Van Buren County Treatment Courts
• Represent the Secretary of State at Driver License hearings
• Appear at PPO arraignments and represent petitioners at PPO hearings

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE:

• Law Degree required.
• Michigan Bar membership required.
• Must have at least 3+ years of experience in related field.
• Knowledge of and adherence to applicable rules of professional conduct
• Legal research and writing ability
• Public speaking ability
• Familiarity with United States and Michigan Constitutions
• Knowledge of applicable case law, statutes, court rules, and rules of evidence
• Ability to think logically
• Ability to objectively analyze and evaluate facts and issues to form impartial judgments
• Public relations skills and ability to work cooperatively with others
• Ability to willingly take direction from others and make application to assignments
• Willingness and ability to be flexible and help others as a good team member

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Employment is dependent on background check, criminal history, and drug screen. Applicant must complete County application form.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Work is performed under the general direction of the Prosecuting Attorney and the Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney.

WORK LOCATION AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Van Buren County Courthouse
212 E. Paw Paw Street, Paw Paw, MI 49079

 
Work is performed in an office or court environment.