ASSISTANT PROSECUTING ATTORNEY I, II, III  

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Performs a wide variety of legal tasks in circuit, probate and district court which includes legal research, representation of the County in civil and criminal law proceedings and court cases; provides legal opinions; works under supervision; performs related work as required.

STATEMENT OF TASKS:

• Prepares and conducts trials in circuit, probate and district court;
• Assists when required with proceedings at appellate and/or supreme or federal courts, as well as before administrative agencies;
• Interviews complainants and police and issues orders for warrants in criminal cases;
• Furnishes information on inquiries and complaints submitted to the office of the Prosecuting Attorney;
• Prepares and follows up on extradition cases;
• Takes statements from suspects and participates in various hearings when summoned by State, County or City officials;
• Handles hearings in Probate Court for economically disadvantaged people, represents the State in mental commitment and juvenile delinquency cases.

Assistant Prosecuting Attorney I

Assistant Prosecuting Attorney II

Assistant Prosecuting Attorney III

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Assistant Prosecuting Attorney I

• Graduation from law school and member of the Michigan State Bar.

Assistant Prosecuting Attorney II

• Member of the Michigan State Bar and at least one (1) year of experience in the practice of law.

Assistant Prosecuting Attorney III

• Member of the Michigan State Bar and at least two (2) years of experience in the practice of law.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Expanding knowledge of modern principles and practices of law including the Michigan Court Rules and Rules of Evidence;
• Ability to analyze legal problems and present findings in an orderly manner;
• Ability to become proficient in criminal law and trial practice;
• Ability to communicate very effectively both orally and in writing;
• Ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships;
• Ability to attend work regularly and work under stressful conditions.