Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan · 2 months ago
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney III – Lapeer County Prosecutor’s Office
Lansing, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expThe Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan is seeking an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney III for the Lapeer County Prosecutor’s Office. This role involves managing a caseload of misdemeanor and felony cases, reviewing warrant requests, and preparing criminal cases for trial.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for managing a caseload of misdemeanor and felony cases. May be assigned some of the more serious or sensitive felony matters
Reviews criminal warrant requests from law enforcement agencies, analyzes police reports, collects input from the law enforcement officers, researches the law as necessary to determine applicable criminal charges, and determines whether adequate grounds exist to authorize a warrant. Determines the appropriate charge to be made and directs law enforcement investigations
Researches and prepares criminal cases for trial. Requires little direction in filing appropriate motions and is well versed with Michigan Sentencing Guidelines. Skilled in legal research, developing trial strategies and mentoring young APA’s. Executes service of process upon Defendants via certified mail or actual service and executes vouchers for service of process in other jurisdictions
Extensive experience as an Assistant Prosecutor in all court proceedings including; arraignments, motions, trials, sentencing
Possesses some appellate experience with excellent research and writing skills
Extensive experience in working with law enforcement on investigations, arrest procedure, search and seizure, etc
Participates routinely in 24/7 on-call attorney rotation
All other duties and functions as assigned by the Prosecuting Attorney or Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney
Qualification
Required
Law degree from an accredited law school
A minimum of 10 years of prior prosecutor experience
Extensive trial experience in serious felony cases
Responsible for managing a caseload of misdemeanor and felony cases
Reviews criminal warrant requests from law enforcement agencies
Analyzes police reports and collects input from law enforcement officers
Researches the law as necessary to determine applicable criminal charges
Determines whether adequate grounds exist to authorize a warrant
Determines the appropriate charge to be made and directs law enforcement investigations
Researches and prepares criminal cases for trial
Requires little direction in filing appropriate motions
Well versed with Michigan Sentencing Guidelines
Skilled in legal research, developing trial strategies and mentoring young APA's
Executes service of process upon Defendants via certified mail or actual service
Executes vouchers for service of process in other jurisdictions
Extensive experience as an Assistant Prosecutor in all court proceedings including; arraignments, motions, trials, sentencing
Possesses some appellate experience with excellent research and writing skills
Extensive experience in working with law enforcement on investigations, arrest procedure, search and seizure
Participates routinely in 24/7 on-call attorney rotation
Preferred
PAAM experience preferred
Company
Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan
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