What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Prosecuting Attorney II – Bay County Prosecutor’s Office position at Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan?
Allen Anderson July 21, 2026
Position Information
Agency Level: County
County: Bay
Agency: County Prosecutor’s Office
Job Title: ASSISTANT PROSECUTING ATTORNEY II
Job Reference/ID Number: 420000002
Salary: $78,811.20 – $99,902.40 Yearly
Position: Full-Time
Posting Date: 07/17/2026
Open Until Filled
Job Description
Job Overview:
Under the general supervision of the Prosecuting Attorney, serves as the legal representative of the People of the State of Michigan in regard to criminal offenses in Bay County. Prosecutes persons accused of misdemeanor, felony and juvenile offenses. Prepares case materials and participates in all court proceedings until final disposition of case.
Responsibilities And Duties
Minimum Qualifications
Graduate of accredited law school, licensed to practice law in Michigan; experienced in criminal law preferred; must have sincere interest as an advocate for the People. Prior appellate experience is preferred. Applicants may be required to take written and/or other examinations.
Physical (With Or Without Reasonable Accommodations)
This position involves sitting most of the time and/or being mobile or standing for brief periods of time. Additional requirements include the ability to move objects according to the following weight & frequency: generally, 10 pounds of force up to one third of the time. Valid Michigan operator’s license required.
Bay County Online Application For Employment
Apply Here: https://selfservice.baycountymi.gov/ess/employmentopportunities/default.aspx
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
“Bay County is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Bay County and its departments to pursue equal employment opportunity regardless of height, weight, political or religious affiliations, race, color, sex, disability, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or other protected classification set forth by law in our relationship with applicants for employment, employees of the department, and the public.”
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Position Information
Agency Level: County
County: Bay
Agency: County Prosecutor’s Office
Job Title: ASSISTANT PROSECUTING ATTORNEY II
Job Reference/ID Number: 420000002
Salary: $78,811.20 – $99,902.40 Yearly
Position: Full-Time
Posting Date: 07/17/2026
Open Until Filled
Job Description
Job Overview:
Under the general supervision of the Prosecuting Attorney, serves as the legal representative of the People of the State of Michigan in regard to criminal offenses in Bay County. Prosecutes persons accused of misdemeanor, felony and juvenile offenses. Prepares case materials and participates in all court proceedings until final disposition of case.
Responsibilities And Duties
- Reviews police reports and interviews citizens to obtain facts about the case as to what acts were committed, names of witnesses and other evidentiary information and authorizes charges as appropriate.
- Attends pre-trial conferences to discuss charge and any possible disposition.
- Prepares for court proceedings by researching legal cases and applicable laws; drafts briefs and legal memoranda in support of court arguments.
- Appears in court during preliminary hearings, arraignments, plea taking, trials and sentencing, and counsels police agencies regarding investigations.
- Participates in criminal trials by conducting voir dire of prospective jurors, presenting opening and closing statements, examining and cross examining witnesses and presenting evidence and arguing motions.
- Confers with law enforcement officials, probation agents and defense attorneys.
- Researches the law of the case including Federal and State legislation, to be informed by case precedents and changes in statutory law.
- Discusses prosecution and strategy of case with supervisor and fellow assistants.
- Prosecutes and defends appeals as assigned and appears before the Appellate Courts.
- Consults with Department of Social Services representatives and prosecutes dependent neglect petitions in Probate Court.
- Adheres to and enforces the Crime Victims’ Rights Act.
- Consistent and punctual attendance is an essential function of this position.
- All other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduate of accredited law school, licensed to practice law in Michigan; experienced in criminal law preferred; must have sincere interest as an advocate for the People. Prior appellate experience is preferred. Applicants may be required to take written and/or other examinations.
Physical (With Or Without Reasonable Accommodations)
This position involves sitting most of the time and/or being mobile or standing for brief periods of time. Additional requirements include the ability to move objects according to the following weight & frequency: generally, 10 pounds of force up to one third of the time. Valid Michigan operator’s license required.
Bay County Online Application For Employment
Apply Here: https://selfservice.baycountymi.gov/ess/employmentopportunities/default.aspx
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
“Bay County is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Bay County and its departments to pursue equal employment opportunity regardless of height, weight, political or religious affiliations, race, color, sex, disability, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or other protected classification set forth by law in our relationship with applicants for employment, employees of the department, and the public.”
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Salary : $78,811 - $99,902