ASSISTANT PROSECUTING ATTORNEY I
Starting Pay: $32.1672 Hourly ($66,908)
ASSISTANT PROSECUTING ATTORNEY II
Starting Pay: $33.9473 Hourly ($70,610)
ASSISTANT PROSECUTING ATTORNEY III
Starting Pay: $34.8565 Hourly ($72,502)
After 1st Year: $36.3327 Hourly ($75,572)
After 2nd Year: $37.8776 Hourly ($78,785)
After 3rd Year: $40.0906 Hourly ($83,388)
After 4th Year: $42.3026 Hourly ($87,989)
After 5th Year: $44.5152 Hourly ($92,592)
After 6th Year: $46.7275 Hourly ($97,193)
After 7th Year: $48.9402 Hourly ($101,796)
After 8th Year: $50.4082 Hourly ($104,849)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney I
- Graduation from law school and member of the Michigan State Bar.
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney II
- Member of the Michigan State Bar and at least one (1) year of experience in the practice of law.
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney III
- Member of the Michigan State Bar and at least two (2) years of experience in the practice of law.
Legal experience is calculated by including time worked as a licensed attorney, paid internship or externship, or experience as a law clerk whether licensed as an attorney or as a law school graduate awaiting bar passage results.
Notice: It is the policy of the Genesee County Prosecutor's Office to encourage career service by Assistant Prosecutors. The salary schedule shall be implemented so that an employee hired as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney I will be advanced to an APA II after having successfully completed one (1) year of service as an APA I. An APA II will be advanced to an APA III after having successfully completed one (1) year of service as an APA II. The Prosecuting Attorney retains the right to hire at any established level regardless of the number of years of experience prior to hire.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Performs a wide variety of legal tasks in circuit, probate and district court which includes legal research, representation of the County in civil and criminal law proceedings and court cases; provides legal opinions; works under supervision; performs related work as required.
STATEMENT OF TASKS:
- Prepares and conducts trials in circuit, probate and district court;
- Assists when required with proceedings at appellate and/or supreme or federal courts, as well as before administrative agencies;
- Interviews complainants and police and issues orders for warrants in criminal cases;
- Furnishes information on inquiries and complaints submitted to the office of the Prosecuting Attorney;
- Prepares and follows up on extradition cases;
- Takes statements from suspects and participates in various hearings when summoned by State, County or City officials;
- Handles hearings in Probate Court for economically disadvantaged people, represents the State in mental commitment and juvenile delinquency cases.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Expanding knowledge of modern principles and practices of law including the Michigan Court Rules and Rules of Evidence;
- Ability to analyze legal problems and present findings in an orderly manner;
- Ability to become proficient in criminal law and trial practice;
- Ability to communicate very effectively both orally and in writing;
- Ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships;
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, collaboratively, and respectfully in a complex, multicultural work environment that values diversity, equity and inclusion
- Ability to attend work regularly and work under stressful conditions.
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