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Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan · 2 months ago

Assistant Prosecuting Attorney I – Lapeer County Prosecutor’s Office

Lansing, MI

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

The Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan is seeking an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney I for the Lapeer County Prosecutor’s Office. This role involves reviewing and authorizing requests for warrants, determining appropriate charges, and prosecuting criminal cases under supervision.

AssociationNon ProfitTraining

Responsibilities

Reviews criminal warrant requests from State and local law enforcement agencies, analyzes police reports, collects input from the law enforcement officer [s], researches the law as necessary to determine applicable statutes, and determines whether adequate grounds exist to authorize a warrant. Makes charging decisions under the oversight of a higher classified prosecutor

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

Appears in court for arraignments, motions, trials, sentencing and other proceedings to represent the Prosecutor. Selects jury, 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

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

Drafts motions, briefs and other legal documents

Initiates and responds to legal motions and evidentiary hearings in misdemeanor and felony prosecutions

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 instruction to police agencies

Represents the office on juvenile/probate matters including child abuse and neglect, juvenile delinquency, and mental commitment cases. Includes review of juvenile petitions, case research, investigation, victim/witness preparation, and presentation in court. Includes waivers of juveniles into the adult system and the representation of complainants in mental petitions

Researches legal issues through the use of computer technology and local resources

Reviews requests for search warrants and authorizes warrants as appropriate

Serves in an on-call status to respond to request for arrest and search warrants

Performs other functions of an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney II in a training/development capacity

Qualification

Law degreeLicensed to practice lawCriminal law experienceBasic Prosecutor trainingLegal researchCourtroom presentationLegal document draftingWitness interviewingTrial strategy development