assistant prosecuting attorney

Berkeley County Commision

<div></div><div><p>GRADE: 15
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FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
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LOCATION: MARTINSBURG, WV
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JOB TYPE: Full-Time<br>
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SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday, 8 &ndash; 5<br>
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GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES<br>
Responsible for assisting the Prosecuting Attorney in the representation of the State of West Virginia regarding criminal matters/allegations/violations regarding adults and/or juveniles and/or the Department of Health and Human Resources in juvenile abuse and neglect matters. Supervision may be given to clerical personnel. Direction may be provided by the Prosecuting Attorney, Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Senior Assistant Prosecuting Attorney(s) and/or Office Manager.<br>
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ESSENTIAL TASKS<br>
(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)<br>
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1. Appears in Magistrate and Circuit Court for a variety of matters such as trials, sentencing, guilty pleas, etc.<br>
2. Interviews victims and other witnesses.<br>
3. Reviews cases for prosecutorial merit.<br>
4. Prepares motions and other court pleadings.<br>
5. Prepares/oversees preparation of petitions alleging abuse or neglect.<br>
6. Appears in Circuit Court for various hearings relating to abuse and neglect matters.<br>
7. Works with child protective services workers, police officers and in-house investigators.<br>
8. Does accurate and thorough preparation for each case; to include review of law, preparation of arguments, negotiations with opposing counsel/guardian ad litem and research.<br>
9. Drafts documents, motions, responses to motions, forms, etc. for post convictions, extraditions, interstate agreements on detainers, etc.<br>
10. Contacts or directs contact with victims of crime &amp; police officers regarding disposition of cases.<br>
11. Performs related work as required.
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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES<br>
1. Thorough knowledge of court procedures and criminal law.
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2. Ability to research and compile court cases as needed.
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3. Ability to contact and interview victims and witnesses.
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4. Excellent communication skills.
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5. Ability to work with a wide variety of people under sometimes emotional conditions.<br>
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EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE<br>
1. Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
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2. Licensed to practice law in the State of West Virginia<br>
3. Prior prosecution experience preferred.<br>
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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:<br>
The Berkeley County Commission provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.</p><p></p><p><b>
Code : </b>825158-1</p><p><b>
Location : </b>PROSECUTING ATTORNEY</p><p><b>
Job Class : </b>ASSISTANT PROSECUTOR I</p><p>
SALARY RANGE: $76,062.00-$120,744.00</p></div><p></p>

ASSISTANT PROSECUTING ATTORNEY

Allegan County

<div><p>Allegan County has much to offer, with 24 Townships, 9 Cities, and 2 Villages across nearly 900 square miles. The landscapes range from the lakeshore to beautifully wooded lands, our County&rsquo;s natural resources are a gift to be treasured. Allegan County businesses, citizens, and employees are world-class, and we remain a welcoming, closely-knit community. We are one of the fastest-growing counties in Michigan.<br>
Allegan County Government places high importance on our core values: Respect, Integrity, Commitment and Honesty. A common thread among our leadership, employees and volunteers is a strong desire to serve and be part of something meaningful. We were recently identified as &ldquo;Best in Class Winner&rdquo; among mid-size companies for our excellence in optimizing employee and organizational well-being. We have also received the Impact Award for excellence in educating our employees about their retirement plans and overall financial wellness. We are looking for dedicated, caring, energetic people to join our team!<br>
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<b>Job Summary</b></p><p>
At the discretion of the elected Allegan County Prosecuting Attorney, the Assistant Prosecuting Attorney is responsible for performing any and all duties directed by the Prosecuting Attorney, as set forth by the Constitution and statutes of the State of Michigan, and is subject to the same qualifications, statutes, requirements, penalties and obligations applicable therein.</p><p><b>
Starting Wage</b>: $79,102 - $104,000 per year, depending on experience, full-time salaried position</p><div><b>
Excellent Benefits Plan</b>: Health benefits begin on the first of the month after your hire date<br>
<ul><li>Medical, Dental &amp; Vision (3 medical plans to choose from, 2 of which have a $0 biweekly premium)</li><li>County-funded Health Savings Account with our two high-deductible medical plans</li><li>County-paid employee life insurance coverage</li><li>County-paid short-term disability coverage, up to 52 weeks</li><li>Generous retirement plan, including a county contribution of 7% of your annual earnings</li><li>Tuition Reimbursement Program for college degree courses</li><li>Generous PTO plan, including front-loaded hours into PTO bank at hire, and annually on January 1.</li><li>13 paid holidays, in addition to PTO</li><li>FREE use of Allegan County government's two fitness centers</li></ul></div><p><b><br>
Responsibilities and Duties</b>:</p><ul><li>
Responsible for prosecuting misdemeanor, felony, juvenile delinquency, child abuse, guardianship, animal control, neglect, and mental incompetence proceedings and court cases.
</li><li>Performs on-call and warrant duties when necessary; requires immediate response to telephone and internet connectivity; contact may travel to office, crime scene, etc.</li><li>
Represents the People of the State of Michigan in criminal prosecutions at all stages of the process; assists with preparation of civil lawsuits in Circuit Court including drafting complaints, motions, discovery, settlement conferences, trials, judgments and post-judgment proceedings.
</li><li>Appears in court to represent the best interests of the children involved in child protection proceedings and divorce cases.
</li><li>Attends and participates in all specialty courts; must be knowledgeable in parameters for entry into Veterans Court and for placement in the Felony Probation Swift and Sure Sanctions program.
</li><li>Provides education and legal opinions, advice and information to law enforcement, Department of Social Services, Board of Commissioners, and City/County departments and other agencies regarding new laws, statutes, and cases.
</li><li>Prepares appellate briefs, conducts research, and presents arguments to the Court of Appeals and other appellate Courts.
</li><li>Participates on various interagency and interdepartmental committees as required by the Prosecuting Attorney; attends meetings, workshops, seminars, etc. to keep abreast of legal matters.
</li><li>Handles special prosecutor cases as accepted by the Prosecuting Attorney from the Attorney General&rsquo;s Office.</li><li>
Remains educated and trained on new legislations and case law.
</li><li>Mentors less experienced APAs as appropriate under the guidance of the APA III&rsquo;s.</li><li>
Performs other related essential duties as required.
</li></ul><p><b>Education and Experience</b>:
</p><ul><li>Must have graduated from an accredited law school and be a member of the Michigan State Bar.
</li><li>Prefer two (2) years post law school experience, but will consider new graduates or newly-barred attorneys depending upon law school experience.
</li></ul><p>Click here to review entire job description<br>
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<i>Allegan County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. A copy of our EEO Utilization report is available on our website:</i><br>
https://www.allegancounty.org/home/showpublisheddocument/2802/63797474</p><p>
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Assistant Prosecuting Attorney

Ionia County

<p>Title: <b>Assistant Prosecuting Attorney </b></p><ul><li>Ionia County is conveniently located between Lansing and Grand Rapids with I-96 passing through the county.</li><li>We are a smaller office serving a rural community with the unique situation of being home to three prison facilities. The Assistant Prosecuting Attorney (APA) will be exposed to all responsibilities and facets of a Prosecutor&rsquo;s Office: civil infractions, misdemeanors, felonies, juvenile delinquency, abuse neglect, and more.</li><li>The APA will be responsible for, but not limited to, reviewing warrant and petition requests, conducting plea negotiations for both juvenile and adult defendants, drafting and responding to motions/appeals, and representing DHHS in Abuse/Neglect cases.</li><li>Strong oral advocacy skills are required, as the APA will be expected to conduct various hearings, preliminary exams, bench and jury trials.</li><li>Wage range of $75,172.50 to $92,059.50, dependent on applicant&rsquo;s relevant experience, as well as on-call pay, available yearly step increases, and benefits.</li><li>Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school</li><li>Member in good standing with the Michigan State Bar</li></ul><p>Ionia County offers a rich benefit package, including the following:</p><ul><li>Medical insurance &ndash; 5% employee premium co-pay per pay period</li><li>Health Savings Account - employer contribution of $600/single coverage; $1200/2-person or family coverage</li><li>Group Life Insurance, $30,000</li><li>Group Short Term Disability Insurance</li><li>Group Long Term Disability Insurance</li><li>401(a), with 5% employer match, and 457 Deferred Compensation plans</li><li>Voluntary dental, vision, life insurance, critical illness, accident, and hospital plans</li><li>Vacation days &ndash; Start with 10 days; prorated at hire, and increases annually based on years of service</li><li>Personal days &ndash; Accrued at 7.5 hours per month</li><li>Holiday pay (12.5 days of regular Holiday, 1 day of float Holiday/year)</li></ul><p>Please send a cover letter, resume, and references to:</p><p>Ionia County Human Resources Department</p><p>101 West Main Street</p><p>Ionia, MI 48846</p><p>or</p><p>hr@ioniacounty.org</p><p>Posting will remain open until filled.</p><p><b>Ionia County is an Equal Opportunity Employer</b></p><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: $75,172.50 - $92,059.50 per year</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Employee assistance program</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Health savings account</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

County of Kent

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Responsibilities</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><p>Do you feel drawn to represent the people of Kent County?</p><p>
If you answered yes, Assistant Prosecuting Attorney may be the position for you. We&rsquo;ve got positions opening in our Criminal division.</p><p>
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.</p></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Minimum Qualifications</b></h2></div>
<div><p><b>Required:</b> 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.</p></div>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Additional Information</b></h2></div>
<div><div><b>*Notices will come via email so please be sure to monitor the email address indicated on your application*</b><br>
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Don't take our word for it that Kent County is a great place to work and thrive.</div></div></div></div><div></div>

Assistant Prosecuting Attorney I - Criminal Division

Hamilton County, Ohio

<div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><b>Job Title:</b> <b>Assistant Team Leader - Assistant Prosecuting Attorney (4592-31)</b></div>
<div></div><div><b>Division:</b> Felony - Team 2</div>
<div><div><b>Hours:</b> Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.</div>
<div><b>Starting Salary:</b> $112,925.00 Annually</div>
<div><b>FLSA: </b>Salary Exempt</div>
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<div></div><div><b>Job Overview</b>: Assistant Team Leader - Assistant Prosecuting Attorneys are assigned to the Common Pleas Court for Hamilton County, Ohio. They are responsible in helping to supervising the three Room Assistants assigned to their team. An Assistant Team Leader must be able to instruct and assist members of their team in the handling of their daily dockets. They must also be able to help organize and instruct team meetings and other team activities. An Assistant Team Leader must also be able to litigate more complex cases, such as sex crimes and homicides, in all aspects, including motion practice, bench trials, and jury trials.
</div><div></div><div><b>Responsibilities and Duties:</b></div>
<ul><li>Preparing complex/serious felony cases.</li>
<li>Litigating complex/serious felony cases including homicides.</li>
<li>Help manage a team of three other attorneys, including schedules.</li>
<li>Training associate attorneys in pretrial and trial practice.</li>
<li>Communicate issues and strategies with supervisors.</li>
</ul><div><div><b>Qualifications</b>:</div>
<ul><li>Juris Doctorate.</li>
<li>Licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio.</li>
<li>Minimum of 5 years experience in prosecuting cases.</li>
<li>Strong legal research and writing skills.</li>
<li>Ability to comfortably appear and argue matters before Ohio courts.</li>
<li>Critical thinking and decision making skills.</li>
<li>Fairness, strong work ethic, and high integrity.</li>
<li>Knowledge and ability to use LexisNexis for legal research.</li>
<li>Knowledge of Microsoft Office, primarily Word and Outlook.</li>
<li>Detail oriented, flexible and quick thinking, and ability to quickly learn new tasks.</li>
<li>Good time management, with an ability to prioritize job duties to ensure accurate and timely completion of responsibilities.</li>
<li>Ability to conduct business in accordance within State and Federal statutes and guidelines.</li>
<li>Ability to perform all other duties assigned, delegated, or required of the Assistant Prosecuting attorney, as well as those prescribed by law.</li>
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</div><div></div><div><div><div><b>Benefits</b></div>
<ul><li>Full-time role; paid bi-weekly; paid vacation, sick time, two annual personal days.</li>
<li>Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, HRA, Dental, Vision, Employer-Paid Life Insurance, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility, Wellness Incentives, Employee Assistance Plan.</li>
<li>Ohio Public Employee&rsquo;s Retirement System which includes a 10% employee contribution and a 14% employer contribution.</li></ul><br>
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</div><div></div><div>The Prosecutor is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Prosecutor has a strict policy against any form of unlawful discrimination. The Prosecutor prohibits such harassment by or against all employees, vendors, clients and visitors. It is the policy of the Prosecutor to provide a working atmosphere free from discriminatory insult, intimidation and other forms of harassment.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Assistant Team Leader - Assistant Prosecuting Attorney - Felony Division (4592-31)

<div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Job Title:</b> <b>Chief Team Lead - Assistant Prosecuting Attorney (4591-31)</b></div>
<div></div><div><b>Division:</b> Felony - Team 2</div>
<div><div><b>Hours:</b> Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.</div>
<div><b>Starting Salary:</b> $135,036.00 Annually: Additional compensation may be considered based on experience.</div>
<div><b>FLSA: </b>Salary Exempt</div>
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<div></div><div><b>Job Overview</b>: Chief Team Lead - Assistant Prosecuting Attorneys are assigned to the Common Pleas Court for Hamilton County, Ohio. They are responsible for supervising the Asst. Team Leader, and the three Room Assistants assigned to their team. A Chief Team Lead must be able to instruct and assist members of their team in the handling of their daily dockets. They must also be able to organize and instruct team meetings and other team activities. A Chief Team Lead must also be able to litigate more complex cases, such as sex crimes and homicides, in all aspects, including motion practice, bench trials, and jury trials.
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<div></div><div><b>Responsibilities and Duties:</b></div>
<ul><li>Preparing complex/serious felony cases.</li>
<li>Litigating complex/serious felony cases including homicides.</li>
<li>Managing a team of four attorneys, including schedules.</li>
<li>Training associate attorneys in pretrial and trial practice.</li>
<li>Communicate issues and strategies with supervisors.</li>
</ul><div><div><b>Qualifications</b>:</div>
<ul><li>Juris Doctorate.</li>
<li>Licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio.</li>
<li>Minimum of 5 years experience in prosecuting cases.</li>
<li>Strong legal research and writing skills.</li>
<li>Ability to comfortably appear and argue matters before Ohio courts.</li>
<li>Critical thinking and decision making skills.</li>
<li>Fairness, strong work ethic, and high integrity.</li>
<li>Knowledge and ability to use LexisNexis for legal research.</li>
<li>Knowledge of Microsoft Office, primarily Word and Outlook.</li>
<li>Detail oriented, flexible and quick thinking, and ability to quickly learn new tasks.</li>
<li>Good time management, with an ability to prioritize job duties to ensure accurate and timely completion of responsibilities.</li>
<li>Ability to conduct business in accordance within State and Federal statutes and guidelines.</li>
<li>Ability to perform all other duties assigned, delegated, or required of the Assistant Prosecuting attorney, as well as those prescribed by law.</li>
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</div><div></div><div><div><div><b>Benefits</b></div>
<ul><li>Full-time role; paid bi-weekly; paid vacation, sick time, two annual personal days.</li>
<li>Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, HRA, Dental, Vision, Employer-Paid Life Insurance, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility, Wellness Incentives, Employee Assistance Plan.</li>
<li>Ohio Public Employee&rsquo;s Retirement System which includes a 10% employee contribution and a 14% employer contribution.</li></ul><br>
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</div><div></div><div>The Prosecutor is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Prosecutor has a strict policy against any form of unlawful discrimination. The Prosecutor prohibits such harassment by or against all employees, vendors, clients and visitors. It is the policy of the Prosecutor to provide a working atmosphere free from discriminatory insult, intimidation and other forms of harassment.</div></div></div></div>

Chief Team Lead - Assistant Prosecuting Attorney - Felony Division (4591-31)

Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan

<p></p><div><div><p>Position Information</p>
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Agency Level:</b> County</p>
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County:</b> Delta</p>
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Agency:</b> County Prosecutor&rsquo;s Office</p>
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Job Title:</b> Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney</p>
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Work Location:</b> Escanaba, MI</p>
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Reports To:</b> Prosecuting Attorney</p>
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Salary: </b>$85,000.00 &ndash; $90,000.00 Yearly</p>
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Benefits:</b></p>
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<li>Defined Contribution</li>
<li>Medical/Dental/Eye</li>
<li>Life Insurance</li>
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<p><b>Experience Level:</b></p>
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<li>Mid-level</li>
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<p><b>Position:</b> Full-Time</p>
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Posting Date:</b> 10/01/2025</p>
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Open Until Filled</b></p>
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Job Description</p>
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Job Overview:</b></p>
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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.</p>
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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.</p>
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Responsibilities and Duties:</b></p>
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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:</p>
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<ul><li> 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.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Managing a caseload consisting of felony cases assigned to them by the Prosecutor.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Supervising legal and support staff in the absence of the Prosecutor.</li></ul>
<ul><li>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.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Interviewing victims and witnesses.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Preparing and arguing appeals.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Advising and assisting law enforcement officers in case preparation and other matters related to criminal matters.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Giving legal advice when permitted and drafting and authorizing search warrants.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Delegating work assignments to the Assistant Prosecuting Attorney.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Working with the Prosecutor to develop policies and procedures.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Legal research.<br>
 12. Drafting pleadings, briefs, and other legal documents.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Drafting Appellate briefs as directed.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Serving in an on-call status to respond to search warrants, and answering legal questions and providing strategic advice.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Appearing in all local and appellate courts.</li></ul>
<ul><li>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.</li></ul>
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<p><b>Minimum Qualifications:</b></p>
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Education: Law degree from an accredited law school.<br>
 Experience: Five years of trial experience including felony trial experience or equivalent experience handling complex civil trials.<br>
 Other: Licensed in Michigan.</p>
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Application Instructions:</b></p>
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Applications can be sumbitted to Lauren M. Wickman, Prosecuting Attorney at</p>
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lwickman@deltacountymi.org</p>
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310 Ludington Street, Suite 237<br>
 Escanaba MI 49829</p></div></div>

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