Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney – Delta County Prosecutor’s Office

Position Information

Agency Level: County

County: Delta

Agency: County Prosecutor’s Office

Job Title: Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney

Work Location: Escanaba, MI

Reports To: Prosecuting Attorney

Salary: $85,000.00 – $90,000.00 Yearly

Benefits:

• Defined Contribution
• Medical/Dental/Eye
• Life Insurance

Experience Level:

• Mid-level

Position: Full-Time

Posting Date: 10/01/2025

Open Until Filled

Job Description

Job Overview:

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.

Responsibilities and Duties:

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’s responsibilities and functions. These duties and tasks include, but are not limited to:

Minimum 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.

Application Instructions:

Applications can be sumbitted to Lauren M. Wickman, Prosecuting Attorney at

lwickman@deltacountymi.org

310 Ludington Street, Suite 237
Escanaba MI 49829