What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Prosecuting Attorney – Appellate – Berrien County position at Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan?
TITLE: Assistant Prosecuting Attorney – Appellate ($76,228-$123,600)
DEPARTMENT: Prosecutor’s Office
LOCATION:St. Joseph, Berrien County, Michigan – a beachfront community on the shore of Lake Michigan.
GENERAL SUMMARY
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.
TYPICAL DUTIES
- 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.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Education: Graduation from accredited law school is required.
Experience: Prior experience is not necessary. Starting salary will be commensurate with experience. Benefits included upon starting date.
Position eligible for federal student loan forgiveness.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
A member of the State Bar of Michigan. If awaiting bar results, applicant may be hired in pending passage of bar exam.
This description is intended to describe the type and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by a person so classified.
Please contact Amy Byrd, abyrd@berriencounty.org, to apply.
Salary : $76,228 - $123,600
