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Assistant Prosecuting Attorney – Saginaw County Prosecutor’s Office

Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan, Lansing, MI, United States


Job Title
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney

Agency Level
County

County
Saginaw

Agency
County Prosecutor's Office

Work Location
Saginaw County

Department
Prosecutors Office

Reports To
Chief Assistant Prosecutor

Salary
Salary:

$82,712.00 – $119,978.00 Yearly

Benefits

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance Package

Optional Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

County Retirement Matching up to 8%

This position qualifies for Public Student Loan Forgiveness

Experience Level

Entry-level

Mid-level

Senior

Position
Full-Time

Job Overview
The Saginaw County Prosecutor’s Office has an opening for an assistant prosecuting attorney. This is a fast‑paced office that makes the days go by quick. Under the daily supervision of the Prosecutor and Chief Assistant Prosecutor, you will prosecute criminal cases including vertically prosecuting cases from investigation through trial. The office has 20 APAs, and has a strong team environment, which allows colleagues to brainstorm and help one another when needed.

Responsibilities And Duties

Interviews victims of crimes, complaints and law enforcement officials requesting warrants; determines appropriateness and authorizes warrants as deemed necessary.

Analyze police reports, case investigation reports, laboratory reports, witness statements and identification to authorize or deny prosecutor proceedings. Decides whether an accused is charged with a crime and/or whether charges are reduced or dropped.

Advises law enforcement officials within the county on legal matters related to investigations and procedures. Review / Draft Search Warrants. Assists police in field investigation when necessary or requested.

Handles assignments in all courts which includes: Probate, Circuit, District, and Juvenile Court. Prepares for trials and court proceedings by researching previous cases and applicable legislation; drafts briefs and legal memoranda in support of court arguments.

Conducts criminal trials by introducing case, picking jury, presenting opening and closing arguments, examining and cross‑examining witnesses, presenting evidence and arguing motions.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in Michigan.

Experience handling felony criminal and/or misdemeanor cases.

CSC experience preferred.

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