Assistant Prosecuting Atty III

Grand Traverse County Michigan

1d•$85,951 - $107,464•Hybrid

About The Position

Grand Traverse County is seeking a dedicated Assistant Prosecuting Attorney III to join their team. This role is primarily responsible for prosecuting all phases of criminal felony and misdemeanor trials, motions, hearings, and appeals in various courts. While employees in this position do not have formal supervisory roles, they may train, guide, or lead other employees within their work unit. The position requires working collaboratively as part of a team to achieve objectives and demands the ability to perform all essential duties with or without reasonable accommodations. This role may involve irregular hours, travel using a personal vehicle, and on-call responsibilities in emergency situations.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate Degree
Four to six years directly related experience
Member in good standing of the State Bar of Michigan is required
Requires a valid driver's license and personal vehicle insurance and must maintain eligibility to drive as per the County's Vehicle policy.
Required to serve in an “on-call” capacity.
A background check may be required for an individual hired, transferred, reclassified, or promoted into to this job.
Proficiency in English grammar, spelling, punctuation, and simple mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, ratios, etc.
Knowledge in the prosecution of certain appeals in the Court of Appeals, Supreme Court, and Federal Courts
Considerable knowledge of substantive and procedural law in all areas of criminal and civil law
High degree of expertise regarding complex or major felony prosecutions, with or without multiple defendants
Knowledge and ability to use a personal computer to prepare reports, maintain records, search for and compile data
Advanced interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships with customers, co-workers, and representatives of other agencies.
Appropriately and effectively represent the County at a variety of community events and activities in support of positive public relations initiatives, and develop liaison relationships between the community and the County.
Skill in researching and resolving problems in order to ensure compliance
Ability to interpret and explain complex policies, processes, regulations, and applicable laws in layman’s terms
Ability to recognize case-specific and systemic problems
Ability to provide expedited legal guidance under exigent circumstances
Ability to consistently demonstrate sound ethics and judgment
Ability to think analytically and apply sound judgment, solve problems, make effective decisions, and act with integrity
Ability to comprehend, process and apply both verbal and written skills appropriate to the job
Ability to facilitate meetings effectively and efficiently
Ability to accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files
Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries
Ability to use County resources effectively and efficiently

Nice To Haves

Compared to the Assistant Prosecuting Attorney II, tries more complex cases and leads the work of other attorneys.

Responsibilities

Prosecutes all phases of criminal and civil trials, jury or non-jury, motions, appeals, and/or hearings in District, Probate, or Circuit Court, as well as certain appeals in the Court of Appeals, Supreme Court, and Federal Courts.
Provides legal advice and consultation to less experienced attorneys, law enforcement, internal staff, and citizens.
Reviews and collaborates on the investigations of law enforcement, applicable internal departments, and office staff.
Assists in the development, review, and implementation of policies and procedures for groups related to the criminal justice system.
Prepares for litigation proceedings, which includes: researching the law; writing and preparing briefs; conversing with and preparing witnesses to give testimony; negotiating case resolutions with attorneys; preparing and implementing case strategies; and, performing related activities.
Presents and argues cases to juries, judges, and other fact finders.
Prepares legal documents, including petitions, motions, briefs, and directives.
Serves generally as a felony trial attorney, or serves as the principal attorney in a specific field such as child support enforcement, child abuse and neglect, juvenile division of the Family Court, narcotics, or other specialized area.
Participates in the day-to-day tasks of reviewing police reports, warrant screening, drafting of search warrants, petitions, and other legal documents, and provides specialized information and advice to various police agencies.

Benefits

Medical: The County offers employees a high-deductible plan through Priority Health. To help cover the cost of the deductible, Grand Traverse County will deposit a contribution amount up to $2,000 into an employee Health Savings Account every year. You may also direct deposit funds into this account every pay period.
Vision: The County provides a no cost plan for employees. We also offer an enhanced plan through EyeMed.
Dental: Our dental insurance provider is Delta Dental. You will pay no costs or premium for diagnostic and cleaning services.
Wellness: Grand Traverse County is committed to creating a culture of health. We provide a variety of incentives and programs that allow you to live a healthy lifestyle.
Employee Recognition: We highly value our employees, which we show by providing our employees awards and recognition throughout the year, and on anniversary dates.
Tuition Reimbursement: Employees are reimbursed up to $5,250 annually for enrollment in courses at an accredited college, university, or trade school.
Vacation: Grand Traverse County provides a generous amount of vacation days to benefitted employees so you can spend time with family and friends.
Holidays: The County gives you 12 days a year to celebrate holidays. Beyond these 12 days, you will receive additional floating holidays to use at your discretion.
Personal Leave: Employees receive up to 72 hours annually depending on contract, to use for appointments, take care of family needs and other personal reasons. Employees are paid every year for unused personal leave up to 40 hours.
Parental Leave: Employees may take up to 6 months of leave to begin at birth or date of adoption of their child.
Retirement: Grand Traverse County offers a defined contribution through MERS. The plan includes a generous match that fully vests after 6 years of employment.
457(b) Retirement Plans: The County also offers optional 457(b) deferred compensation and Roth retirement plans with matching contributions up to an approved amount, based on applicable contract provisions.
Life Insurance: Benefitted employees automatically receive life insurance.
Short Term Disability: The County provides a plan through Mutual of Omaha, which pays two thirds of your salary or wages for a maximum of 182 days.
Long Term Disability: The County provides a plan through Mutual of Omaha, which pays 60 percent of your salary or wages for a maximum of 24 months.