Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney – Jackson County
Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan, Jackson, Michigan, United States, 49203
ATTORNEY – ASSISTANT PROSECUTOR I, II or III
Annual Salary Range: $73,340.80 – $95,617.60
Hours: Full Time Employee
Location: Jackson, MI
The Office of the Prosecutor for Jackson County seeks an attorney to serve as an Assistant Prosecutor, Level I, II, or III. Successful candidates must be licensed to practice law in the State of Michigan, or become licensed within 12 months of employment, and have zero to five years’ experience in a criminal and/or civil law setting.
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the direct supervision of the Prosecuting Attorney and the Chief Assistant, the attorney will:
Review and authorize requests for felony and misdemeanor warrants, juvenile criminal petitions, educational neglect petitions, mental health petitions, and abuse and neglect petitions.
Determine the appropriate charge and prosecute criminal cases.
Regularly present felony and misdemeanor cases in the district court and assist with other matters as assigned.
Attempt to resolve and dispose of criminal cases or try cases in court.
Prepare and try felony preliminary examinations.
Prepare and try misdemeanors at jury and bench trials.
Prepare and try criminal felony jury trials in Circuit Court.
Prepare and try civil abuse and neglect hearings, bench trials, and jury trials.
SALARY COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE:
Must possess a Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school. Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Michigan within 12 months of hire.
Placement dependent upon experience level:
ASSISTANT PROSECUTING ATTORNEY I:
$73,340.80 to $83,113.60 - Must pass the State of Michigan Bar Exam and be licensed to practice law in the State of Michigan within 12 months of employment. Prefer some experience in a criminal and/or civil law setting.
ASSISTANT PROSECUTING ATTORNEY II:
$77,708.80 – $90,188.80 - Two to three years’ criminal law experience equivalent to that of an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney I.
ASSISTANT PROSECUTING ATTORNEY III:
$81,640.00 – $95,617.60 - Four to five years as an Assistant Prosecutor or in a closely related capacity.
BENEFITS EFFECTIVE DATE OF HIRE!
This is an exempt level position with excellent benefits, including health, life, disability, paid time off, and paid holidays, effective date of hire!
CORE BENEFITS (Provided at no cost):
$30,000 Life Insurance
$30,000 AD&D
Long-Term Disability
Employee Wellness Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off (based on length of service)
Paid bereavement leave
Education Assistance of up to $3,000 annually.
OPTIONAL BENEFITS (cost share required):
Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision
Optional Life Insurance for employee, spouse, and dependent children
Short-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and/or Dependent Care)
Consumerism Card
Legal Shield & ID Shield
Benefit eligible employees opting out of the County’s health plan with proof of other coverage are eligible to receive a $3,000 cash-in-lieu of insurance benefit.
Full-time employees are also offered an Employer match of up to 5% in our Defined Contribution Plan and greater than two times the employee contribution to our Retirement Health Savings Plan. The Employee contribution for the RHS Plan is $850 annually with an employer contribution of $1,950 annually.
For full benefit details, go to
Employment Benefits .
Join our team, our values, our purpose – Proudly serve the citizens of Jackson County:
Quality & Efficiency: Our employees are committed to continuous improvement and getting the most value for the public resources entrusted to them.
Integrity and accountability: Our employees behave in a fair and ethical manner and demonstrate a strong commitment to public services.
Teamwork and Community: Our employees work collaboratively with each other and the community to achieve shared goals.
To learn more, search “LIVE, WORK, PLAY JACKSON, MI” or go to
Live Work Play .
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Annual Salary Range: $73,340.80 – $95,617.60
Hours: Full Time Employee
Location: Jackson, MI
The Office of the Prosecutor for Jackson County seeks an attorney to serve as an Assistant Prosecutor, Level I, II, or III. Successful candidates must be licensed to practice law in the State of Michigan, or become licensed within 12 months of employment, and have zero to five years’ experience in a criminal and/or civil law setting.
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the direct supervision of the Prosecuting Attorney and the Chief Assistant, the attorney will:
Review and authorize requests for felony and misdemeanor warrants, juvenile criminal petitions, educational neglect petitions, mental health petitions, and abuse and neglect petitions.
Determine the appropriate charge and prosecute criminal cases.
Regularly present felony and misdemeanor cases in the district court and assist with other matters as assigned.
Attempt to resolve and dispose of criminal cases or try cases in court.
Prepare and try felony preliminary examinations.
Prepare and try misdemeanors at jury and bench trials.
Prepare and try criminal felony jury trials in Circuit Court.
Prepare and try civil abuse and neglect hearings, bench trials, and jury trials.
SALARY COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE:
Must possess a Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school. Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Michigan within 12 months of hire.
Placement dependent upon experience level:
ASSISTANT PROSECUTING ATTORNEY I:
$73,340.80 to $83,113.60 - Must pass the State of Michigan Bar Exam and be licensed to practice law in the State of Michigan within 12 months of employment. Prefer some experience in a criminal and/or civil law setting.
ASSISTANT PROSECUTING ATTORNEY II:
$77,708.80 – $90,188.80 - Two to three years’ criminal law experience equivalent to that of an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney I.
ASSISTANT PROSECUTING ATTORNEY III:
$81,640.00 – $95,617.60 - Four to five years as an Assistant Prosecutor or in a closely related capacity.
BENEFITS EFFECTIVE DATE OF HIRE!
This is an exempt level position with excellent benefits, including health, life, disability, paid time off, and paid holidays, effective date of hire!
CORE BENEFITS (Provided at no cost):
$30,000 Life Insurance
$30,000 AD&D
Long-Term Disability
Employee Wellness Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off (based on length of service)
Paid bereavement leave
Education Assistance of up to $3,000 annually.
OPTIONAL BENEFITS (cost share required):
Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision
Optional Life Insurance for employee, spouse, and dependent children
Short-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and/or Dependent Care)
Consumerism Card
Legal Shield & ID Shield
Benefit eligible employees opting out of the County’s health plan with proof of other coverage are eligible to receive a $3,000 cash-in-lieu of insurance benefit.
Full-time employees are also offered an Employer match of up to 5% in our Defined Contribution Plan and greater than two times the employee contribution to our Retirement Health Savings Plan. The Employee contribution for the RHS Plan is $850 annually with an employer contribution of $1,950 annually.
For full benefit details, go to
Employment Benefits .
Join our team, our values, our purpose – Proudly serve the citizens of Jackson County:
Quality & Efficiency: Our employees are committed to continuous improvement and getting the most value for the public resources entrusted to them.
Integrity and accountability: Our employees behave in a fair and ethical manner and demonstrate a strong commitment to public services.
Teamwork and Community: Our employees work collaboratively with each other and the community to achieve shared goals.
To learn more, search “LIVE, WORK, PLAY JACKSON, MI” or go to
Live Work Play .
#J-18808-Ljbffr