Assistant Prosecuting Attorney – Kent County Prosecutor’s Office

Position Information

Agency Level: County

County: Kent

Agency: County Prosecutor’s Office

Job Title: Assistant Prosecuting Attorney

Job Reference/ID Number: 2510-296-2582

Work Location: 82 Ionia Avenue NW Grand Rapids

Department: Criminal Division

Salary: $77,983.00 Yearly

Position: Full-Time

Posting Date: 10/17/2025

Application Deadline: 10/31/2025

Job Description

Job Overview:

Do you feel drawn to represent the people of Kent County?

If you answered yes, Assistant Prosecuting Attorney may be the position for you. We’ve got positions opening in our
Criminal division.

Responsibilities and Duties:

The successful candidate will perform duties associated with warrant writing, negotiating settlements, trying District and Circuit Court misdemeanor and felony cases and appearing in various courts of the County as a representative of the Office of the Prosecutor. Will perform legal research, and discuss legal problems with citizens, officials, and law enforcement agencies.

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from an accredited law school and membership in the State Bar of Michigan. Those that have taken the State Bar Exam but are still awaiting results may be considered. Working knowledge of accepted courtroom practices and procedures, knowledge of legal research and reference sources, and basic computer literacy are required.

Application Instructions:

Apply Online: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/kentcountymi/jobs/5113684/assistant-prosecuting-attorney-i-criminal-division?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Additional Information:

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