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Genesee County Human Resources · 1 week ago

ASSOCIATE, LEAD OR SENIOR ASSISTANT PROSECUTING ATTORNEY (PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE)

Flint, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid, Senior Level

$42.34/hr - $42.34/hr

1+ years exp

Genesee County Human Resources is seeking a Senior Assistant Prosecuting Attorney to perform a wide variety of legal tasks in Circuit and District Court with occasional Probate Court appearances. The role involves representing the People in court proceedings, handling complex litigation cases, and mentoring junior attorneys.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Represent the People in court proceedings, including arraignments, trials, hearings, and probation violations

Handle cases involving misdemeanors, felonies, juvenile delinquency, neglect-abuse, and mental commitments

Interview complainants and law enforcement to prepare for hearings

Conduct legal research and draft or review search and arrest warrants

Participate in complex litigation, including homicide, sexual assault, and gang-related cases

Serve as lead counsel in trials and mentor junior attorneys

Attend community and law enforcement meetings as assigned

Provide training to prosecutors and law enforcement personnel

Prepare and manage forfeiture and nuisance abatement matters

Respond to motions and represent the office in appellate courts when assigned

Serve on advisory committees as requested by the elected prosecutor

Qualification

Law degreeState Bar membershipTrial experienceLegal researchComplex litigationCommunity engagementTrainingMentoring

Required

Graduation from an accredited law school -AND- a member of the State Bar of Michigan in good standing

One (1) of the following: Judicial clerkship experience, Internship/Externship experience, Law School Clinic Experience or Moot Court Team Experience for Associate Assistant Prosecuting Attorney

Three (3) years' experience as a lawyer for Lead Assistant Prosecuting Attorney

Two (2) years' experience as a Prosecuting attorney for Lead Assistant Prosecuting Attorney

One (1) year experience as a prosecuting attorney -AND- one (1) year combined experience as a judicial clerk and prosecution internship/externship for Lead Assistant Prosecuting Attorney

Eight (8) years' experience as a lawyer conducting complex litigation with at least 10 jury trials or 25 bench trials or 20 oral arguments in the appellate courts for Senior Assistant Prosecuting Attorney

Five (5) years' experience as a prosecutor with at least 10 felony jury trials or a combination of 10 misdemeanor jury trials and 25 bench trials or 15 oral arguments in the appellate court for Senior Assistant Prosecuting Attorney

Twenty (20) years' experience in a Prosecutor's Office for Senior Assistant Prosecuting Attorney