Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
To serve as assistant to the Prosecuting Attorney in representing the County in legal proceedings and prosecuting complaints; and to perform related work as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Work is performed under the general supervision of the County Prosecuting Attorney.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Supervision may be exercised over those assigned to assist.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: An employee in this class may be called upon to do any or all of the following: (These examples do not include all of the tasks which an employee may be expected to perform).

Review and authorize warrant requests and Juvenile petitions, for Michigan State Police, County Sheriff's Department and municipal police departments.
Assist in prosecuting complaints and preparing related legal advice.
Furnish information on inquiries and complaints submitted to the Office of Prosecuting Attorney.
Review search warrants for Michigan State Police, County Sheriff's Department and municipal police departments.
Assist in serving as legal advisor to various County officials, boards, commissions, agencies and employees.
Prosecute misdemeanors, felony and other cases in various courts.
Prosecute and defend civil cases on behalf of the County.
Prepare probate court petitions for indigent persons.
Process extradition cases.
Serve as 24-hour on-call prosecutor for all law enforcement agencies (arrest warrants, search warrants and consultations) including serving as weekend and holiday on-call prosecutor.
Consult with victims of juvenile, misdemeanor and felony crimes required pursuant to the state statute.
Research, processing and preparation of appeals.
Preparation of all legal documents necessary to representation of county board and county offices in general legal matters.
Perform related work as required.

DESIRABLE EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE and/or QUALIFICATIONS: An employee in this class, upon appointment, should have the equivalent of the following training and experience.

Graduation from an accredited law school.
At least five (5) years of experience in legal investigation and research and writing.
Member of the Michigan Bar Association.
Licensed to practice law in all Michigan Courts.
Considerable knowledge of the principles, methods and practices of legal research and investigation.
Considerable knowledge of judicial procedures and of the rules of evidence.
Considerable knowledge of pertinent State, Federal and local laws and regulations of the legal reference sources.
Ability to analyze legal documents and instruments to make accurate interpretations.
Ability to work effectively with the public law enforcement agencies and other governmental units of employees.

Additional Information
Department: Prosecuting Attorney's Office
Position #: 11893
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Union: Non-Union, Full-Time (37.50 hours per week/1,950 hours per year)
Pay Grade: NU7562 (Starting hourly rate listed at the top of this positing)
Work Location: Rex B. Martin Judicial Building
Fringe Benefit Information: Health, Dental, Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Lenawee County Defined Contribution 401(a) Money Purchase Plan, accrued paid leave, various holidays and optional vision insurance.
Additional employment information may be found on the Lenawee County website > Disclaimer
To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
LENAWEE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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