What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Prosecuting Attorney – Wexford County Prosecutor’s Office position at Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan?
Position Information
Agency Level: County
County: Wexford
Agency: County Prosecutor’s Office
Job Title: Assistant Prosecuting Attorney
Department: County Prosecutor
Reports To: County Prosecutor
Salary: $62,400.00 – $93,840.00 Yearly
Benefits:
- Hybrid Pension – minimum 5% employee contribution
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance – mandatory 10% employee contribution
- Paid Holidays, Vacation & Medical Leave
- Life Insurance
- Short-term Disability Insurance
Position: Full-Time
Posting Date: 07/22/2026
Open Until Filled
Job Description
Job Overview:
Position Available – Internal/External
Job Title: Assistant Prosecuting Attorney
Responsibilities and Duties:
1. Review police reports and make charging decisions for summons’ and warrants.
2. Appear in court for arraignments, pretrial conferences, preliminary exams, motion hearings, probation violations, bond violations, and trials for misdemeanor, felony, and juvenile cases.
3. Review search warrants.
4. Prepare for court proceedings by researching applicable case law and statutes. Prepare and respond to motions and briefs.
5. Appear for and conduct mental health hearings.
6. Confer with defense attorneys, probation agents, and law enforcement.
7. Discuss prosecution and strategy of cases with staff attorneys.
8. Prosecute and defense appeals as assigned and appear before the Appellate Courts.
9. Adhere to and enforce the Crime Victims’ Rights Act.
10. Consistent and punctual attendance is an essential function of this position.
11. All other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Graduation from a college or university with a bachelor’s degree and further, graduation from law school and licensed to practice law in Michigan.
2. Considerable knowledge of the laws and regulations of the State of Michigan.
3. Ability to organize well and present information and facts well.
4. Ability to work effectively with the public and fellow employees.
5. Ability to see, hear and speak effectively and without limitation.
6. Able to stand or sit in one spot for long periods of time, moving arms, hands, back and entire body.
Application Instructions:
Please submit interest to the Human Resources Office, Historic Courthouse, 437 E. Division St., Cadillac, MI 49601. Position will be opened until filled.
Job Post: https://wexfordcounty.org/?page_id=247
Salary : $62,400 - $93,840