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ATTORNEY II-ASST PROS ATTY Two 2 open positions
GENERAL SUMMARY
The purpose of this job is to represent citizens in criminal quasi-criminal and civil matters by reviewing enforcing and litigating the applicable laws. Conducts screening charging and handling complex capital felony and homicide cases in the Appellate Circuit District and Family courts. Conducts trial preparations including reviewing and assessing investigative reports and evidence. Reviews charging requests and assigns cases and projects to staff. Ensures completion of tasks develops procedures and best practices monitors performances and provides legal and tactical strategies to other assistant prosecutors. Advises staff concerning changes in the law and ensures compliance with federal and state regulations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Represents the citizens on behalf of the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney OPA by reviewing enforcing and litigating criminal child abuse neglect delinquency child support and other quasi-criminal and civil matters. • Advocates for the OPAs position in various hearings such as preliminary examinations motions restitution and probation violations. • Screens and charges felony and misdemeanor criminal cases. • Prepares and files motions stipulations responses to defense pleadings and other legal actions for upcoming and current trials. • Research evaluates and investigates in preparation for trials including recording accurate disposition notes and consulting with potential expert witnesses. • Interviews victims witnesses law enforcement and other relevant parties. • Directs legal assistants and victim advocates regarding producing exhibits for hearings trials and subpoena issuance. • Responds to case inquiries and legal questions from victims witnesses law enforcement clients and the public. • Research develops and proposes alternative approaches to divert and treat trauma-exposed participants outside of the criminal justice system. • Meets with victims to discuss strengths and weaknesses of a case potential solutions or pleas and explain judicial processes. • Establishes and fosters positive and productive relationships with legal staff court officials law enforcement and other members of the judicial system. • Calculates sentencing guidelines for felony offenses. • Performs related work as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education and Experience
Juris Doctor from an accredited law school 1 to 3 years of related work experience practicing law in government or family law Any equivalent combination of training education and experience that provides the required skills knowledge and abilities
Required Licenses or Certifications
Licensed to practice law in the State of Michigan
VETERANS are encouraged to apply.
Please provide your joint services transcript with your application.
Pay Scale-111
Monday-Friday 800 a.m.-500 p.m.
Position 10989001
Code 26025-1
Type INTERNAL & EXTERNAL
Job Family LEGAL
Posting Start 02052026
Posting End 12319999
Details Benefits Information
MINIMUM SALARY 84196.32