Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney or Assistant Prosecuting Attorney DOQ – Wexford County Pro[...]

Allen Anderson August 26, 2026

Position Information

Agency Level: County

County: Wexford

Agency: County Prosecutor's Office

Job Title: Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney or Assistant Prosecuting Attorney DOQ

Reports To: County Prosecutor

Salary: $62,400.00 – $114,400.00 Yearly DOQ

Benefits

• Hybrid Pension – minimum 5% employee contribution
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance – mandatory 10% employee contribution
• Paid Holidays, Vacation & Medical Leave
• Life Insurance
• Short-term Disability Insurance

Position: Full-Time

Posting Date: 08/26/2026

Open Until Filled

Job Overview

Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney or Assistant Prosecuting Attorney DOQ

Responsibilities And Duties

• Review police reports and make charging decisions for summons' and warrants.
• Appear in court for arraignments, pretrial conferences, preliminary exams, motion hearings, probation violations, bond violations, and trials for misdemeanor, felony, and juvenile cases.
• Review search warrants.
• Prepare for court proceedings by researching applicable case law and statutes. Prepare and respond to motions and briefs.
• Appear for and conduct mental health hearings.
• Confer with defense attorneys, probation agents, and law enforcement.
• Discuss prosecution and strategy of cases with staff attorneys.
• Prosecute and defense appeals as assigned and appear before the Appellate Courts.
• Adhere to and enforce the Crime Victims' Rights Act.
• Consistent and punctual attendance is an essential function of this position.
• All other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from a college or university with a bachelor's degree and further, graduation from law school and licensed to practice law in Michigan.
• Considerable knowledge of the laws and regulations of the State of Michigan.
• Ability to organize well and present information and facts well.
• Ability to work effectively with the public and fellow employees.
• Ability to see, hear and speak effectively and without limitation.
• Able to stand or sit in one spot for long periods of time, moving arms, hands, back and entire body.