Assistant Prosecuting Attorney
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About The Position
Under the direction of the Prosecuting Attorney and/or the Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, the Assistant Prosecuting Attorney (APA) plays a crucial role in prosecuting a variety of cases including criminal cases, child abuse and neglect cases, delinquency cases, and establishing paternity and child support for the residents and crime victims of Ingham County. Each APA is expected to demonstrate a dynamic skill set and a commitment to the highest ethical standards necessary to perform the job tasks across all units at any time. This position requires a comprehensive understanding of legal principles, strong analytical skills, and the ability to engage effectively with law enforcement and the community. The APA will be responsible for reviewing adult and juvenile warrant requests submitted by police agencies to determine the appropriateness of charges based on case law, relevant statutes, constitutional law, and the evidentiary strengths and weaknesses of each case. This role involves active engagement with police agencies to provide guidance on criminal investigations and to analyze complex legal issues. The APA will represent the Prosecutor's Office in criminal trial practice in both District and Circuit Courts, handling cases involving adult and juvenile offenders. Responsibilities include reviewing reports, analyzing evidentiary issues, conducting legal research, managing dockets, engaging in plea bargaining, writing motions, interviewing witnesses, and preparing cases for trial. In addition to criminal cases, the APA will also represent the Prosecutor's Office in civil trial practice within the Family Division of the 30th Circuit Court. This includes advising the Department of Health and Human Services, reviewing abuse-and-neglect and delinquency petitions, determining their legal sufficiency, and advocating at various hearings. The APA will also handle family support matters, which involve conducting intake interviews, initiating paternity or child support cases, drafting legal documents, and presenting support recommendations during formal hearings. The role requires conducting jury and non-jury trials, complying with the Crime Victims' Rights Act, preparing search warrants, reviewing FOIA requests, and representing local law enforcement in civil forfeiture proceedings and appellate matters.
