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Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan

<div><div>General Summary
The responsibilities and authority of the Prosecutor are established by common law, statute, court rule and appellate case law. There are over 700 separate statutes and court rules imposing duties and responsibilities on the Prosecutor.
Under Michigan law (MCL 49.32) the Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney is required to discharge all the functions and perform all the duties of the Prosecutor in the event of sickness, disability, or absence by the Prosecutor. 
 
Essential Functions
The Chief Assistant Prosecutor serves at the pleasure of the Prosecutor and, at the discretion of the Prosecutor, is required to perform all duties and tasks necessary to carry out the Prosecutor&rsquo;s responsibilities and functions. These duties and tasks include, but are not limited to:
1. Reviewing criminal warrant requests from State and local law enforcement agencies, analyzing police reports, collecting input from the law enforcement officer(s), and determining appropriate charges to be made.
2. Managing a caseload consisting of felony cases assigned to them by the Prosecutor.
3. Supervising legal and support staff in the absence of the Prosecutor.
4. Performing the duties described for the Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, including, but not limited to, researching and preparing criminal cases for trial and other proceedings, appearing in court for pleas, sentencing, arraignments, pretrials, trials, and other matters to represent the Prosecutor.
5. Interviewing victims and witnesses.
6. Preparing and arguing appeals.
7. Advising and assisting law enforcement officers in case preparation and other matters related to criminal matters.
8. Giving legal advice when permitted and drafting and authorizing search warrants.
9. Delegating work assignments to the Assistant Prosecuting Attorney.
10. Working with the Prosecutor to develop policies and procedures.
11. Legal research.
12. Drafting pleadings, briefs, and other legal documents.
13. Drafting Appellate briefs as directed.
14. Serving in an on-call status to respond to search warrants, and answering legal questions and providing strategic advice.
15. Appearing in all local and appellate courts.
16. Attempting to resolve and dispose of pending criminal cases by conferring with attorneys, police agencies, and parties involved in order to reach agreement on pleas and potential sentences. 
 
Employment Qualifications
Education: Law degree from an accredited law school.
Experience: Five years of trial experience including felony trial experience or equivalent experience handling complex civil trials.
Other: Licensed in Michigan. 
 
Contact:
DELTA COUNTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY 
310 LUDINGTON STREET, ESCANABA, MI 49829 
Office: (906) 789-5100 
FAX: (906) 789-5149</div></div>

Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney – Delta County

<div><div>POSITION TITLE:
Law Clerk/Legal Assistant (APA Step 0) 
 
SALARY:
$50,000 plus benefits until admission to the Bar 
$70,379.55 plus benefits upon admission to the Bar 
 
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides legal research support to the Prosecuting Attorney, Chief Assistant Prosecuting 
Attorney and Assistant Prosecuting Attorneys of the Tuscola County Prosecutor&rsquo;s 
Office.
Duties include: Researching legal issues and questions using case law, statutes, court 
rules, automated research systems and programs and other legal research sources. 
Drafting legal memoranda for review by the prosecutors. Drafting of pleadings and 
correspondence and assistance in preparation for court proceedings under the 
supervision of the prosecutors. Assist in other areas as needed. 
 
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school. Licensed to practice 
in the State of Michigan preferred, but not required.
Experience: Minimum of two years experience in a legal research environment, 
including but not limited to legal research conducted while in law school. Proficient in 
the use of automated legal research programs and systems. Candidate must be able to 
demonstrate excellent research and writing skills 
 
Deadline to Apply: open until position filled.
Send cover letter, resume, general employment application (available at 
www.tuscolacounty.org/employment/, and writing sample to: 
 
Robin Neff, Office Manager 
207 East Grant Street 
Caro, Michigan 48723 
or email to rneff@tuscolacounty.org</div></div>

Law Clerk/Legal Assistant – Tuscola County

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