Assistant Prosecuting Attorney - District Court (South Haven)
United States·South HavenmidOtherAssistant
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Key Responsibilities
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Requirements Summary
Law Degree required. Michigan Bar membership required.
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$101,507.59 - $123,737.19
JOB SUMMARY: Serve as assistant to the Prosecuting Attorney in representing the People of the State of Michigan in legal proceedings and prosecuting complaints at our South Haven office.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Employment is dependent on background check, criminal history, and drug screen. Applicant must complete County application form.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Work is performed under the general direction of the Prosecuting Attorney and the Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney.
WORK LOCATION AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Van Buren County Courthouse
1007 E Wells St, South Haven, MI 49090
Work is performed in an office or court environment.
JOB SUMMARY: Serve as assistant to the Prosecuting Attorney in representing the People of the State of Michigan in legal proceedings and prosecuting complaints at our South Haven office.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Represent Van Buren County as an appointed Assistant Prosecuting Attorney
- Primarily assigned to the 7th District Court in South Haven, Michigan.
- Review and screen warrant requests for authorization
- Handle all matters prosecuted in the district courts including but not limited to: formal hearings, misdemeanor pretrial conferences, misdemeanor jury and non-jury trials, felony level probable cause conferences and preliminary examinations
- May be tasked with participation in a specialty treatment court
- Assist and counsel various police agencies in matters involving criminal investigations and review of search warrants.
- May also be required to handle a circuit court level felony trial on a case by case basis.
- Law Degree required.
- Michigan Bar membership required.
- Prior prosecutorial experience preferred but not required
- Knowledge of and adherence to applicable rules of professional conduct
- Legal research and writing ability
- Public speaking ability
- Familiarity with United States and Michigan Constitutions
- Knowledge of applicable case law, statutes, court rules, and rules of evidence
- Ability to think logically
- Ability to objectively analyze and evaluate facts and issues to form impartial judgments
- Public relations skills and ability to work cooperatively with others
- Ability to willingly take direction from others and make application to assignments
- Willingness and ability to be flexible and help others as a good team member
- Willingness to work in Paw Paw District Court as needed
Employment is dependent on background check, criminal history, and drug screen. Applicant must complete County application form.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Work is performed under the general direction of the Prosecuting Attorney and the Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney.
WORK LOCATION AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Van Buren County Courthouse
1007 E Wells St, South Haven, MI 49090
Work is performed in an office or court environment.
Location & Eligibility
Where is the job
South Haven, United States
On-site at the office
Who can apply
US
Listing Details
- Posted
- September 8, 2026
- First seen
- September 25, 2026
- Last seen
- September 29, 2026
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- 4
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- 0
- Trust Level
- 19%
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- September 30, 2026
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