Become Wayne County’s Next Assistant Prosecuting Attorney III

This is more than a legal job. This is the kind of work that reminds you why you became an attorney in the first place.

At the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office, Detroit, Assistant Prosecuting Attorneys are trusted with real responsibility, real courtroom experience, and cases that directly impact the safety, stability, and future of the community. Here, you are not waiting years to do meaningful work. You are stepping into it.

WCPO is looking for attorneys with 3–5+ years of prosecution or litigation experience who are ready to own their cases, think clearly under pressure, and pursue justice with purpose. The right candidate is trial-ready, organized, decisive, precise in writing and case preparation, comfortable with modern evidence and discovery, and committed to outcomes that serve justice - not just win tallies.

Under the leadership and mentorship of Prosecutor Kym Worthy, you will work in an office known for historic firsts, high-impact prosecutions, transformative justice reforms, and an unwavering commitment to community safety.

UNION CODE: 045

PAY GRADE: D40

MINIMUM SALARY: $92,000

MAXIMUM SALARY: $114,895

About Us

The Charter County of Wayne

The Charter County of Wayne is Michigan's first and largest County! 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 beautiful Downtown Detroit, our largest city and the automotive capital of the world, Wayne County Government offers a diversified economy and high standards for our residents' quality of life. With a history rich in culture, arts and diverse communities, Wayne County takes pride in its promotion of diversity, inclusion and equity, not only through its residents but also through its employees.

Becoming a part of the Wayne County team means that you are driven, ambitious and ready to have a positive impact on the community.

Job Description

Purpose/Description

Assistant Prosecuting Attorneys (Level 1-4) 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.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Required Knowledge

Psychology – Knowledge of human behavior and performance, individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation.

Law and Government-Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.

English Language-Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Customer and Personal Service-Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

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
• Specific types of tools utilized

Supervision or Managerial Responsibility

• Will supervise administrative staff.

Compliance and Standards

• Required to adhere to Wayne County Standards of conduct and compliance rules and regulations.

Administrative Duties

• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
• Must have strong interpersonal skills and be able to articulate effectively.
• Coaching and Developing Others
• Will supervise the Legal Assistants
• Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
• Includes responsibility for work outcomes and results
• Staff Planning-Organizational Development
• Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Team Members
• Decision Making-Impact of Decisions on internal/external partners
• Requires making decisions that impact the results of co-workers, clients or the company.
• Opportunity to make decisions without supervision.
• Requires making decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization.
• Mistakes are not easily correctable and have serious consequences.
• Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
• Must have strong time management and organizational skills.
• Developing Objectives and Strategies
• Must be able to develop and implement strategic arguments and provide legal advice to clients.
• Allocation of Resources-Planning Resources, Actions and Events
• Data Sourcing Requirements
• Must have strong attention to detail and ability to research various topics effectively and efficiently
• Communicating with External Networks
• Must be able to work with a diverse group of external stakeholders.
• Management of Resources
• Persuasion or Influencing Others
• Personal Interaction
• Continual Learning-Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

Job Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• Juris Doctorate Degree
• State of MI-Must have passed the Bar Exam
• Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Levels require the below experience.
• Level 1: Minimum of 4 years' experience
• Level 2: Minimum of 5 years' experience
• Level 3: 5-7 years of experience
• Level 4: 7 or more years of experience

Systems Skills Requirements

• Judgment and Decision Making- Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Technical Skills Requirements

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Powerpoint, Excel)

Technology-Software/Hardware Skills

Social Skills Requirement

• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to
• understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting
• at inappropriate times.
• Speaking- Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Active Engagement - Giving full attention to what other people are communicating, taking
• time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not
• interrupting at inappropriate times, and conveying information effectively.
• Coordination -Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
• Instructing -Teaching others how to do something.
• Negotiation- Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
• Persuasion-Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
• Service Orientation -Actively looking for ways to help people.
• Social Perceptiveness -Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Communication Skills Needed

• Requires public speaking.
• Requires telephone conversations.
• Requires use of electronic mail.
• Requires writing letters and memos.
• Requires face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams.
• Requires contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise)
• Complex Problem-Solving Skills Requirement
• Persuasion-Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
• Service Orientation -Actively looking for ways to help people.
• Social Perceptiveness -Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why
• they react as they do.
• Conflict Management Skills Needed
• Requires dealing with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous people.
• Includes conflict situations

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Accommodations If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Wayne County Department of Personnel/Human Resources at 313-224-5901 or via email at hrexam@waynecounty.com. Hearing or speech impaired persons using TDD's or similar devices may contact the Michigan Relay Center, toll free at (800) 649-3777 or 711 to communicate directly with theDepartment of Personnel/Human Resources during regular working hours.

Using the frequency scale below (0-5) rate the kind of physical/mental activities and

environmental conditions that are involved in the essential functions of this position. Rate each characteristic.

FREQUENCY

5 – Constant – 20+ hrs. or more per 40 hr. work week.

4 – Very Frequent – 13-19 hrs. per 40 hr. work week.

3 – Frequent – 6-12 hrs. per 40 hr. work week.

2 – Occasional – 2-5 hrs. per 40 hr. work week.

1 – Rare – 1 hr. or less per 40 hr. work week.

0 – Never

PHYSICAL EFFORT

Task Frequency

Standing 4

Sitting 3

Walking 3

Running 2

Driving - motorcycle/scooter 0

Driving - motor vehicles 2

Driving - heavy equipment 0

Driving - high rate of speed 0

Lifting - light/0-14 lbs. 2

Lifting - moderate/15-50 lbs. 1

Lifting - heavy/over 50 lbs. 0

Pushing or Pulling 3

Climbing - stairs 3

Climbing - ladders 0

Climbing - working at heights 0

Climbing - working underground 0

Bending 2

Squatting 2

Crawling 0

Reaching 3

Hand Dexterity - grasping 3

Hand Dexterity - holding 3

Hand Dexterity - keyboarding 5

Hand Dexterity - repetitive movements 5

Reading 5

Writing 5

Eye-Hand Coordination 5

Seeing - clear vision required-near and/or far 4

Seeing - color vision 3

Seeing - depth perception 3

Seeing - field of vision (peripheral) 3

Seeing - 4

Hearing 4

Talking 4

Sliding Under Automobile 0

Swimming 0

Use of Telephone 4

Contact with General Public 5

Working Alone (isolated) 3

Working Overtime 3

Traveling 3

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Conditions / Frequency

Working Around Hazardous Machinery 0

Electrical Hazards 0

Wet Surroundings 0

Working at Night 3

Loud Noise 2

Low Noise 2

Cluttered Floor Area 3

High Temperature 2

Low Temperature 2

Poor Ventilation 3

Vibrations 2

Dust or Fumes 2

Working Inside 4

Working Outside 1

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