Wayne County, MI
ASSISTANT PROSECUTING ATTORYNEY 1-3
Wayne County, MI, Detroit, Michigan, United States, 48228
The Charter County of Wayne is Michigan's largest county. We are home to 34 cities and nine townships. From Rockwood to Livonia, from Sumpter Township to the Grosse Pointes, each community in Wayne County offers residents and businesses a unique blend of opportunity to live, work, play and raise families. Headquartered in Detroit, our largest city and the automotive capital of the world, Wayne County offers a diversified economy and high standards for our residents' quality of life. Our history is rich and we take pride in being one of the most diverse communities that values culture, arts, and world-class amenities. Wayne County provides leadership that ensures the County operates efficiently, effectively, and responsibly. We provide transparently while building a stronger County inclusive of collaborations, innovation, and a clear focus on serving our residents.
DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR JOB DUTIES
Assistant Prosecuting Attorneys (Level 1-3) in the Wayne County Prosecuting Attorney's Office, represent victims of crime on non-complex and complex cases. They draw up legal documents and give direction to police agencies pertaining to their cases. Levels dependent upon years of experience.
Required Tasks
Make recommendations on whether a criminal statue(s) has been violated.
Review and evaluate the sufficiency of evidence for charges under the criminal law.
Able to prosecute non-complex and complex cases in the Prosecutor's Office
Manage caseload.
Effectively address complex and difficult case issues
Show excellent oral and written communication skills.
Review prosecutor's files
Take guilty pleas.
Argue bond motions.
Conduct interviews of victims and witnesses on a case
Prepare cases for trial by reviewing evidence, witness statements and exhibits, issuing subpoenas.
Handle evidentiary hearings.
Prepare memoranda as needed.
Conduct voir dire
Conduct direct and cross examination.
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney
Introduce evidence and exhibits.
Prepare and argue jury instructions.
Conduct preliminary examination, conduct bench and jury trials.
Make closing arguments.
Notify victims of all court dates
Meet with victims and witnesses.
Review sentencing guidelines.
Address court at time of sentence
Educational Requirement s
Juris Doctorate Degree
State of MI-Must have passed the Bar Exam
Experience Requirements
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Levels require the below experience.
Level 1: JD Degree /Member with good standing with Michigan State Bar (Bar Card)
Level 2: Minimum of 2 years' experience
Level 3: 4 years of experience
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