Job Information
Berrien County Prosecutor's Office - Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in St Joseph, Michigan
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney
- $76,228 - $123,600/ Year
- Starting salary is commensurate with experience.
- Full Benefits Package
Duties:
- Prosecutes complaints for and on behalf of the County and other official agencies.
- Receives and reviews police reports and arrest warrants from police departments; approves and authorizes arrest warrants or returns warrants to agencies for further investigation.
- Advises police agencies on proper legal procedures.
- Prepares legal briefs for submission to Circuit and District Courts, Court of Appeals and Supreme Court.
- Represents the people of the State of Michigan in jury and non-jury felony cases in the Circuit Court and District Court, as well as argues cases in front of the Court of Appeals and Supreme Court.
- Assists less experienced Assistant Prosecuting Attorneys by recommending strategies and techniques.
- Exercises a considerable degree of independent judgment throughout each state of the criminal justice process and in the preparation of cases.
- This description is intended to illustrate the type and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. It may not be a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities required by a person so classified.
Education and Experience:
- Graduation from accredited law school is required, but no prior experience is necessary.
Special Requirements:
- Must be a member of the State Bar of Michigan.
- If awaiting bar results, applicant may be hired in pending passage of bar exam.