What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Prosecuting Attorney – Newaygo County position at Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan?
Description
The Newaygo County Prosecuting Attorney is seeking an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney to join their legal team. The Prosecutor employs three (3) attorneys that assist with all legal matters including but not limited to reviewing and authorizing requests for warrants, determining appropriate criminal charge, and prosecuting criminal cases within the District, Circuit, and Probate Courts. Additionally, there are five (5) legal secretaries available for support. Two of those positions have designated responsibilities while the others are assigned specifically to assist with court cases and provide administrative support to the attorneys.
Newaygo County offers a generous fringe benefit package which includes retirement and health insurance with no payroll deduction. Additionally, longevity pay increases are available beyond the top hourly rate as listed above.
Examples of Duties
- Reviews criminal warrant requests from State and local law enforcement agencies, analyzes police reports, collects input from the law enforcement officers, researches the law as necessary to determine applicable statutes, and determines whether adequate grounds exist to authorize a warrant.
- Research and prepares criminal cases for trial, motion, sentencing and other proceedings. Includes research of applicable law and court rules, interviews witnesses, victims, children and investigates claims, develops trial strategies, and directs law enforcement officers and various staff/other parties in further investigations.
- Appears in court for arraignments, motions, trials, sentencing and other proceedings for the Prosecutor’s Office. Selects jury, presents arguments, examines and cross-examines witnesses, introduces physical evidence/exhibits, argues with Judges and defense attorneys on points of law, jury instructions, qualification of expert witnesses and procedure and argues factual conclusions to a Judge or jury.
- Collaborate with law enforcement officers and staff from various agencies to ensure investigation and reporting of assigned cases are accomplished in accordance with professional and judicial rules and standards. Provides legal advice and instruction to officers and agency staff as assigned.
- Drafts motions, briefs and other legal documents to be filed in the Circuit Court, Courts of Appeal and Michigan Supreme Court.
- Assists the Prosecutor, the Chief Assistant and the Senior Assistant in researching and rendering opinions on legal issues, policy and procedures involving the County, county agencies and departments and advises the same on legal issues. Drafts and reviews county forms for statutory compliance upon request.
Typical Qualifications
Education: Law degree from an accredited law school.
Other Requirements: Licensed to practice law in the State of Michigan.
All offers of employment are contingent upon passing a background check and drug screening which includes marijuana.
Supplemental Information
Please submit a cover letter, resume and 3 professional references.
Agency
County of Newaygo
Address
1087 E. Newell
PO Box 885
White Cloud, Michigan, 49349
Phone
231-689-7200
Website
http://www.newaygocountymi.gov
Fringe Benefits
- 401(a) retirement that includes a 5% employer contribution, 3% employer match, and 3% employee contribution.
- Excellent health insurance package, including a health plan with no payroll deduction.
- Employer paid family life insurance coverage.
- Savings for health costs in retirement.
- Paid time off and vacation bundles, including 40 hours of vacation upon hire.
- 13 paid holidays.
- Longevity and funeral pay.
- Employer paid short and long-term disability.
- Annual pay step increases (based on a market adjustment) beyond the top pay rate that recognizes years of service.
