Arraignment and Misdemeanor Prosecutor (Administrative Special Services) bei City of Detroit, MI

About the Department

Appear at felony and misdemeanor arraignment and capias hearings in 36^th 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 36^th District Court.

This is a Temporary Administrative Special Services (TASS) position.

Position Duties

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Appear daily at morning and afternoon arraignments of defendants charged with felonies and misdemeanors in the 36^th 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.

Other Qualifications

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 36^th 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.