Assistant Prosecuting Attorney - Appeals

Assistant Prosecuting Attorney - Appeals

Salary

$79,543.00 - $97,416.00 Annually

Location

82 Ionia Avenue NW Grand Rapids

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

2...

Department

Prosecuting Attorney

Opening Date

05/29/2026

Closing Date

6/5/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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Job Responsibilities

Do you feel drawn to represent the people of Kent County?

The Kent County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is in search of Assistant Prosecuting Attorneys to join the Appellate Division.

Assistant Prosecuting Attorney - Appeals

The successful candidates will prepare and respond to motions in trial courts; prepare and respond to filings in the Michigan Court of Appeals and Michigan Supreme Court, including oral argument as needed; research legal issues and provide assistance and advice to trial attorneys in all divisions of the office, as well as for local law enforcement agencies; and perform other projects related to the work of the office. Experience in handling criminal cases as a practicing attorney or experience with appellate work is preferable.

Please submit a writing sample with your application.

Pay Range Depending on Qualifications:

Assistant Prosecuting Attorney I - II: $79,543 - $97,416 Annually

Minimum Qualifications

Assistant Prosecuting Attorney I:

Graduation from an accredited law school and membership in the State Bar of Michigan. Those that have taken the State Bar Exam but are still awaiting results may be considered. Working knowledge of accepted courtroom practices and procedures, knowledge of legal research and reference sources, and basic computer literacy required.

Assistant Prosecuting Attorney II:

Must possess a Juris Doctorate or Bachelor of Law and membership in the State Bar of Michigan, combined with three years of progressively responsible experience as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney or Trial Attorney. Thorough working knowledge of Michigan criminal and civil codes, family and domestic relations statutes, appellate law, case law and accepted courtroom practices and procedures is required.

Additional Information

• Notices will come via email so please be sure to monitor the email address indicated on your application*

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Have you graduated from an accredited school of law?

• Yes
• No

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Are you licensed to practice in the State of Michigan, or have you taken the bar exam and are awaiting bar results?

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Those interested in the Appeals position must submit a writing sample to be considered.

• I am interested in the Appeals position and I have submitted a writing sample.
• I am not interested in the Appeals position.

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