Arraignment and Misdemeanor Prosecutor (Administrative Special Services)
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Arraignment and Misdemeanor Prosecutor (Administrative Special Services)
Salary
$125,000.00 Annually
Location
Michigan, MI
Job Type
Temporary Special Service Staff
Job Number
20252929108LAWDM
Department
Law
Opening Date
09/18/2025
Bargaining Unit
9000-Non Union Salary Regular Service General
Description
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Description
LAW DEPARTMENT
ARRAIGNMENT PROSECUTOR
Appear at felony and misdemeanor arraignment and capias hearings in 36th District Court and recommend appropriate pretrial release conditions including cash and personal bonds and tether restrictions and appear at all hearings on select state law misdemeanors in 36th District Court.
This is a Temporary Administrative Special Services (TASS) position.
Examples of Duties
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Appear daily at morning and afternoon arraignments of defendants charged with felonies and misdemeanors in the 36th District Court and recommend appropriate pretrial release conditions.
Prepare for arraignments by reviewing the police file and conferring with the Officer-in-Charge, the defense attorney and learning the facts of the case; review the criminal history of the defendant.
Formulate a recommendation to the Court/Magistrate for the pretrial release conditions of the defendant within the framework of Michigan law and based upon the facts of the case, the criminal history of the defendant.
Maintain an ongoing record of bond recommendations and decisions in arraignment cases.
Appear on select state law misdemeanors from arraignment through sentencing.
Make plea offers on the select state law cases consistent with Michigan law and the policies of the Wayne County Prosecutors Office.
File appropriate pretrial motions in the select cases and respond to defense motions.
Handle the trial of select cases, both bench trials and jury trials, and appear at sentencing hearings.
Minimum Qualifications
Juris Doctorate degree from an American Bar Association approved institution
2 years experience in criminal law preferred.
Licenses, Certifications, and Other Special Requirements
License to practice law in the State of Michigan.
Candidates will be subject to a Criminal Background Investigation
Equivalency
Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.
This is a Temporary Administrative Special Services (TASS) position.
Supplemental Information
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of Michigan Court Rules and Michigan statutory law pertaining to bond and pretrial release.
Knowledge of Criminal law and procedure.
Knowledge of the 36th District Court settlement with the ACLU in its lawsuit involving pretrial release.
Proficient in evaluating the strength of the prosecution's case.
Proficient in developing pretrial release recommendations.
Effective in oral argument before a Magistrate of Court.
Ability to display independent judgment and maturity.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Experience in the trial of criminal cases.
Medical Plan Offering for Administrative Special Services Employees
The City of Detroit is pleased to continue to provide a medical plan option to our Administrative Special Services Employees for the 2020 plan year. This plan is provided by Blue Care Network of Michigan and utilizes their PCP Focus Network. This plan provides you with the opportunity to receive an enhanced level of benefits and pay less out of your paycheck for your medical plan. There are two important requirements that you should consider and understand if you should decide to enroll in this plan. You will have to choose a primary care physician that serves within the PCP Focus network. This primary care physician coordinates your care. The network includes over 22,000 Primary Care Physicians. There are also Wellness Requirements that you (the subscriber) must meet in order to remain in the enhanced level of benefit.
Administrative Special Services Staff (Exempt) are eligible for the following benefits:
CURRENT SICK LEAVE - Granted (3) months of continuous service. (1) day per month, not to exceed (12) days per year.
VACATION - Granted (1) day per pay period, not to exceed 20 days per fiscal year
PAID HOLIDAYS - Granted if paid for 600 straight time hours in the (12) months prior to the holiday
MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT - Granted on same basis as regular employees.
WORKERS COMPENSATION - Covered by applicable laws.
UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION - Covered by applicable laws.
HOSPITALIZATION - You are eligible to purchase healthcare benefits for yourself and your dependents under a group rate. You will be responsible for the full premium, no employer contribution will be applied. Please review the Health Care Plan Options Booklet for more detailed information.
This position is not eligible for the City Pension Plan, dental, vision, optical, death, life, disability, funeral, reserve sick or jury duty.
Administrative Special Services Staff (Non-Exempt) are eligible for the following benefits:
CURRENT SICK LEAVE - Granted (3) months of continuous service. (1) Day per month, not to exceed (12) days per year.
VACATION - Granted on the following basis:
Terms of Service Vacation leave Earned
Less than 6 months None
After 6 months & (1000 work hours)5 days
After 1 year An additional 5 days
2-5 years 10 days
6-7 years 11 days
8-9 years 12 days
10-12 years 13 days
15- years15- years
PAID HOLIDAYS - Granted if paid for 600 straight time hours in the (12) months prior to the holiday
OVERTIME - Granted on same basis as regular employees.
MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT - Granted on same basis as regular employees.
WORKERS COMPENSATION - Covered by applicable laws.
UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION - Covered by applicable laws.
HOSPITALIZATION - You are eligible to purchase healthcare benefits for yourself and your dependents under a group rate. You will be responsible for the full premium; no employer contribution will be applied. Please review the Health Care Plan Options Booklet for more detailed information.
This position is not eligible for the City Pension Plan, dental, vision, optical, death, life, disability, funeral, reserve sick or jury duty.
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Please indicate your highest level of education completed
High School Diploma/GED
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Jurist Doctorate / PhD
No Education experience
02
Do you possess a license, in good standing, to practice law in the State of Michigan?
Yes
No
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How many years of work experience in criminal law, do you possess?
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Less than 2 years of work experience
2 to 5 years of work experience
6 or more years of work experience
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Did you attach a copy of your Cover Letter, Resume with References, and a Writing Sample?
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No
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Employer
City of Detroit
Address
Coleman A. Young Municipal Center 2 Woodward Ave ste 316 Detroit, Michigan, 48226
Website
http://www.detroitmi.gov/Detroit-Opportunities/Find-A-Job
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