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Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan · 3 months ago

Assistant Prosecuting Attorney – Eaton County

Lansing, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$66K/yr - $102K/yr

2+ years exp

The Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan is seeking an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney to support the Prosecutor’s Office in Eaton County. The role involves reviewing and authorizing requests for warrants, determining appropriate charges, and prosecuting criminal cases, with responsibilities varying based on the level of the position.

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Responsibilities

Reviews criminal warrant requests from State and local law enforcement agencies, analyzes police reports, collects input from the law enforcement officers(s), researches the law as necessary to determine applicable statutes and determines whether adequate grounds exist to authorize a warrant

Researches and prepares criminal cases for trial, motions, sentencings, and other proceedings. Includes the research of applicable law, interviewing witnesses and investigating claims, developing trial strategies and directing law enforcement officers in further investigation

Appears in court for arraignments, motions, trials, sentencings, and other proceedings to represent the Prosecutor. Selects juries, presents arguments, examines and cross-examines witnesses, introduces physical exhibits, confers with Judge and defense counsel on points of law and procedure and argues factual conclusions to a Judge or jury

Works cooperatively with law enforcement officers from various agencies to ensure investigation and reporting of assigned cases are accomplished in accordance with professional and judicial rules and standards. Provides advice and instructions to police agencies

Attempts to resolve and dispose of pending criminal cases by conferring with attorneys and parties involved in order to reach agreement on pleas and potential sentences

Drafts motions, briefs and other legal documents

Researches the more difficult legal issues through the use of Westlaw and other research sources. Assists other Assistant Prosecutors in resolving difficult legal questions

Reviews requests for search warrants and authorizes warrants as appropriate

Researches and renders opinions on a wide range of legal issues involving the County and advises county agencies and departments on legal issues

Serves in an on-call status to respond to request for arrest and search warrants. Includes responding to police requests for search warrants for blood from suspected drunk drivers and review of lodged charging requests on weekends and holidays

May be designated to prosecute criminal sexual conduct cases involving minor child victims. Such prosecution will involve meeting with and preparing child victims to testify in court proceedings. It will also necessitate extensive knowledge of the forensic interviewing protocol and observation of forensic interviews of child victims

Qualification

Law degreeLicensed to practice lawCriminal trial experienceMichigan lawCourt rulesRules of evidenceLegal researchDrafting legal documentsCourtroom representationCooperation with law enforcement