Assistant Prosecuting Attorney I

Assistant Prosecuting Attorney I Salary: $77,439.36 - $100,161.33 Department: Prosecuting Attorney Opening Date: 05/01/2026 Closing Date: 05/15/2026 12:00 a.m. FLSA Status: Exempt Employment Relationship: Just cause subject to probationary period Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) position. Start time: 8:00 a.m. General Summary Performs legal assignments involving cases of limited complexity and specialization. Authorizes and prepares arrest warrants and search warrants. Performs legal research, writes briefs, and handles cases in court. Essential Functions And Responsibilities Responds to phone calls from the elected prosecutor, administrative staff, fellow prosecutors, or law enforcement investigators at local, county, state, federal and on occasion international levels to discuss legal issues regarding any case involving the Macomb Prosecutor’s office. Maintains communication with law enforcement investigators, victims, the court, and defense counsel for scheduling and completing motions, preliminary conferences and exams, and trials. Performs warrant review, legal research and writing, motion practice, docket and file preparation, and case development. Represents the people of the State of Michigan in Probate Court hearings involving juvenile delinquency matters, neglect and abuse cases, mental incompetency, and guardianship matters. Updates case files, ensures evidence is properly redacted and available, and subpoenas witnesses and relevant records. Conducts jury trials, including researching issues, filing motions, meeting with trial and expert witnesses, strategizing case presentation, preparing jury selection, and preparing opening and closing statements. Negotiates pleas or other appropriate dispositions with defense attorneys on pending criminal matters consistent with the law and departmental policy. Performs related duties as assigned. Qualifications Required Education and Experience Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university Preferred Education And Experience Previous experience in civil or criminal law Required Licenses or Certifications Current membership in good standing in the State Bar of Michigan Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license, operable automobile, and insurance Knowledge Of Criminal and civil law Criminal code Rules of procedure and rules of evidence Legal terminology and court procedures Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment Skills Organization Interviewing techniques Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature Abilities Perform legal research Accurately argue both orally and in writing Meet schedules and deadlines of the work Understand and carry out oral and written directions Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries Effectively speak, write and understand the English language Effective in a language other than English preferred Understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions Work independently Work Environment and Conditions Office environment: frequently/continuously Outdoor environment: rarely/seldom Street environment: rarely/seldom Construction site: rarely/seldom Confined space: rarely/seldom Hostile or irate individuals: frequently/continuously Individuals with known violent backgrounds: frequently/continuously Extreme cold: rarely/seldom Extreme heat: rarely/seldom Communicable diseases: rarely/seldom Moving mechanical parts: rarely/seldom Fumes or airborne particles: rarely/seldom Toxic or caustic chemicals: rarely/seldom Loud noises (85+ decibels): rarely/seldom Blood-borne pathogens: rarely/seldom Physical Demands Balancing on even or uneven surfaces: rarely/seldom Bending: rarely/seldom Climbing up or down stairs, ladders, scaffolding and platforms: rarely/seldom Crawling: rarely/seldom Inspecting in confined spaces: rarely/seldom Digging: rarely/seldom Driving on sealed and unsealed roads: occasionally Grasping, gripping, holding, clasping: occasionally Kneeling to work at low levels: rarely/seldom Manual Dexterity: frequently/continuously Lift/Carry/Move objects up to 34 pounds: frequently/continuously Push/Pull: rarely/seldom Reaching overhead and forward: rarely/seldom Sitting: occasionally Standing: occasionally Walking considerable distances: occasionally Running considerable distances: rarely/seldom General Requirements And Disclaimers Complies with P.A. 390 and emergency management statutes. The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform tasks other than those presented in this description. Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. The Police Officers Association of Michigan (POAM) bargaining unit represents this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr Macomb County Government