Assistant Prosecutor
Core
Entry-level assistant prosecutor handling uncomplicated criminal cases, misdemeanors, and juvenile/family support matters in Oakland County, Michigan.
Role type
Assistant Prosecutor I (Junior IC)
Builds
Criminal justice outcomes for Oakland County residents
Domain
Public Law / Criminal Justice
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Criminal law knowledge, legal research, warrant preparation, courtroom advocacy, evidence evaluation, plea negotiation, legal document drafting
Preferred skills
Michigan Bar membership, prior legal experience, academic excellence in criminal law
Technologies
Countywide and department-specific case management software
Responsibilities
Review evidence and determine appropriate charges; prepare arrest warrants and legal documents; conduct District Court trials for misdemeanors; handle citizen complaints and non-criminal dispositions; appear in court for arraignments, bond hearings, and sentencings; negotiate pleas with defense attorneys; conduct preliminary examinations in felony cases; represent the state in juvenile and family support hearings.
Seniority
Junior, entry-level IC