Assistant Prosecuting Attorney - Sign On Bonus

Allegan County•Allegan, MI

2d•$84,988 - $109,262

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate Graduate from an accredited law school and member of the Michigan State Bar.

Nice To Haves

Prefer two (2) years post law school experience, but will consider new graduates or newly-barred attorneys depending upon law school experience.

Responsibilities

Responsible for prosecuting misdemeanor, felony, juvenile delinquency, child abuse, guardianship, animal control, neglect, and mental incompetence proceedings and court cases.
Performs on-call and warrant duties when necessary; requires immediate response to telephone and internet connectivity; contact may travel to office, crime scene, etc.
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.
Appears in court to represent the best interests of the children involved in child protection proceedings and divorce cases.
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.
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.
Prepares appellate briefs, conducts research, and presents arguments to the Court of Appeals and other appellate Courts.
Participates on various interagency and interdepartmental committees as required by the Prosecuting Attorney; attends meetings, workshops, seminars, etc. to keep abreast of legal matters.
Handles special prosecutor cases as accepted by the Prosecuting Attorney from the Attorney General’s Office.
Remains educated and trained on new legislations and case law.
Mentors less experienced APAs as appropriate under the guidance of the APA III’s.
Performs other related essential duties as required.

Benefits

SIGN ON BONUS : $2,099.72 with 1st paycheck and $2,099.72 at completion of 1 year of employment
2026 Starting Wage Range : $84,988 - $109,262 per year, depending on experience, full-time salaried position
Health benefits begin on the first of the month after your hire date - Medical, Dental & Vision (3 medical plans to choose from, 2 of which have a $0 biweekly premium)
County-funded Health Savings Account with our two high-deductible medical plans
County-paid employee life insurance coverage
County-paid short-term disability coverage, up to 52 weeks
Generous retirement plan, including a county contribution of 7% of your annual earnings
Tuition Reimbursement Program for college degree courses
Generous PTO plan, including front-loaded hours into PTO bank at hire, and annually on January 1.
13 paid holidays, in addition to PTO
FREE use of Allegan County government's two fitness centers