IMMEDIATE OPENINGS

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, the Assistant Prosecuting Attorney will review and authorize requests for warrants; determine the appropriate charge and prosecute misdemeanor, felony, and juvenile cases. Qualified candidates will have minimal experience prosecuting felony, misdemeanor, and juvenile cases.

QUALIFICATIONS: Juris Doctorate Degree; must be a member in good standing of the State Bar of Michigan; experience in criminal law is preferred.

TYPICAL JOB DUTIES: Interview victims of crime and law enforcement officials requesting warrants; determine whether to charge and authorize warrants as deemed necessary.

Analyze police reports, case investigations, laboratory reports, witness statements and identification records.

Handle assignments in all courts which include: Circuit, District, Juvenile and Probate. Prepare for trials and court proceedings. Draft briefs and legal memoranda. Conduct felony, and misdemeanor trials, preliminary examinations, pretrials and evidentiary hearings.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check and a negative drug test.

TO APPLY: Attach cover letter, resume and 3 references to your application.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Wayne County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to: recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

For information regarding the Department of Justice - EEO Utilization Report, please visit https://www.waynecounty.com/departments/phr/legal-postings.aspx.

Accommodations

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Wayne County Department of Personnel/Human Resources at 313-224-5901 or via email at hrexam@waynecounty.com. Hearing or speech impaired persons using TDD's or similar devices may contact the Michigan Relay Center, toll free at (800) 649-3777 or 711 to communicate directly with the Department of Personnel/Human Resources during regular working hours.