County Attorney Jobs in Michigan
County Attorney jobs in Michigan are consistently active across county government, public sector law offices, and regional prosecutorial agencies, with openings at every level from entry-level assistant county attorney to senior and chief positions. The heaviest hiring concentrations are in Wayne, Kent, and Oakland counties, where offices such as the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office, the Kent County Prosecutor's Office, and the Michigan Attorney General's Office maintain ongoing staffing needs. The most in-demand specializations are criminal prosecution, child protective services litigation, and civil municipal law. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Agency Level: County
County: Muskegon
Agency: County Prosecutor’s Office
Job Title: Assistant Prosecuting Attorney
Work Location: Muskegon County Prosecutor’s Office
Department: Prosecutor
Reports To: Prosecutor DJ Hilson
Salary: $77,188.00 – $116,958.00 Yearly
Benefits:
- Muskegon County is committed to providing a competitive benefits package to our employees and their families. Benefit packages can be customized to meet the needs of each employee with the following options available: health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, long term disability insurance, retirement contribution, retirement healthcare contribution, 457 contribution, unemployment insurance, and COLA/longevity payouts.
Experience Level:
- Entry-level
- Mid-level
- Senior
Position: Full-Time
Posting Date: 09/11/2026
Open Until Filled
Job Description
Job Overview:
The Muskegon County Prosecutor’s Office is seeking an assistant prosecutor to work in the Family Division of our office. The assistant prosecutor will be handling misdemeanor and felony delinquency cases as well as representing the Department of Health and Human Services in child protective proceedings. The assistant prosecutor may also, depending on qualifications, be asked to handle adult criminal matters, both misdemeanor and felony, that are connected to the child protective proceedings. Experience in family proceedings, or a desire to do so, is a requirement for this position.
Responsibilities and Duties:
The assistant prosecutor will be responsible for handling a large docket of juvenile delinquency cases, felony and misdemeanor, and will be expected to handle all related proceedings including preliminary hearings, pre-trials, jury trials, bench trials, and dispositional/review hearings. In addition, the assistant prosecutor will be responsible for reviewing and issuing juvenile petitions. The assistant prosecutor will also asked to handle child protective proceedings (Neglect/Abuse) and all related proceedings including emergency removal hearings, pre-trials, adjudication trials, and dispositional/review hearings. The assistant prosecutor will work closely with the Department of Health and Human Services to draft motions, pleadings, and petitions related to the proceedings.
Minimum Qualifications:
JD degree from an accredited school
Michigan Licensure either obtained or expected to be obtained this calendar year
Experience in Family Court preferred or a desire to work in Family Court
Application Instructions:
Please submit a letter of interest, resume and references to:
DJ Hilson
Muskegon County Prosecutor
990 Terrace, 5th Floor
Muskegon, MI 49442
Email submission preferred: meeuwenbergly@muskegoncounty.net
Position Information
Agency Level: County
County: Muskegon
Agency: County Prosecutor’s Office
Job Title: Assistant Prosecuting Attorney
Work Location: Muskegon County Prosecutor’s Office
Department: Prosecutor
Reports To: Prosecutor DJ Hilson
Salary: $77,188.00 – $116,958.00 Yearly
Benefits:
- Muskegon County is committed to providing a competitive benefits package to our employees and their families. Benefit packages can be customized to meet the needs of each employee with the following options available: health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, long term disability insurance, retirement contribution, retirement healthcare contribution, 457 contribution, unemployment insurance, and COLA/longevity payouts.
Experience Level:
- Entry-level
- Mid-level
- Senior
Position: Full-Time
Posting Date: 09/11/2026
Open Until Filled
Job Description
Job Overview:
The Muskegon County Prosecutor’s Office is seeking an assistant prosecutor to work in the Family Division of our office. The assistant prosecutor will be handling misdemeanor and felony delinquency cases as well as representing the Department of Health and Human Services in child protective proceedings. The assistant prosecutor may also, depending on qualifications, be asked to handle adult criminal matters, both misdemeanor and felony, that are connected to the child protective proceedings. Experience in family proceedings, or a desire to do so, is a requirement for this position.
Responsibilities and Duties:
The assistant prosecutor will be responsible for handling a large docket of juvenile delinquency cases, felony and misdemeanor, and will be expected to handle all related proceedings including preliminary hearings, pre-trials, jury trials, bench trials, and dispositional/review hearings. In addition, the assistant prosecutor will be responsible for reviewing and issuing juvenile petitions. The assistant prosecutor will also asked to handle child protective proceedings (Neglect/Abuse) and all related proceedings including emergency removal hearings, pre-trials, adjudication trials, and dispositional/review hearings. The assistant prosecutor will work closely with the Department of Health and Human Services to draft motions, pleadings, and petitions related to the proceedings.
Minimum Qualifications:
JD degree from an accredited school
Michigan Licensure either obtained or expected to be obtained this calendar year
Experience in Family Court preferred or a desire to work in Family Court
Application Instructions:
Please submit a letter of interest, resume and references to:
DJ Hilson
Muskegon County Prosecutor
990 Terrace, 5th Floor
Muskegon, MI 49442
Email submission preferred: meeuwenbergly@muskegoncounty.net
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What Michigan Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in county attorney jobs across Michigan.
- Active membership in the State Bar of Michigan in good standing
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
- Prior experience in criminal prosecution, civil litigation, or municipal law
- Strong courtroom advocacy and legal writing skills
- Familiarity with Michigan court rules, statutes, and local court procedures
- Ability to manage a high-volume caseload with competing deadlines
County Attorney Jobs in Michigan: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a county attorney in Michigan?
You become a county attorney in Michigan by earning a Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and passing the Michigan Bar Examination, after which you apply for admission through the State Bar of Michigan. Most county attorney positions also require good standing with the State Bar and some prior legal experience. Entry-level candidates often begin as assistant county attorneys or in adjacent public sector roles before advancing.
Which companies hire county attorneys in Michigan?
Companies currently hiring county attorneys in Michigan include Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Michigan's county attorney market is heavily anchored in public sector offices, including county prosecutor offices and municipal legal departments across the state's 83 counties.
Which Michigan cities have the most county attorney jobs?
The Michigan cities with the most county attorney openings are Tuscola County, Delta County, and Ionia County. This distribution reflects the concentration of large county government offices, prosecutorial agencies, and municipal legal departments in Michigan's most populous metropolitan areas, where caseload volume and population size sustain the most consistent staffing demand.
How can I get hired as a county attorney in Michigan with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for an assistant county attorney position with one of Michigan's 83 county prosecutor offices, many of which hire recent law school graduates directly. The Wayne County Prosecutor's Office and the Kent County Prosecutor's Office both have histories of onboarding newer attorneys. Clerking for a Michigan state or federal judge, working as a public defender, or completing a legal aid fellowship in Michigan also builds the courtroom experience county offices look for. Admission to the State Bar of Michigan is the essential credential that opens all of these doors.
Where can I find and apply to county attorney jobs in Michigan?
You can find and apply to county attorney jobs in Michigan on Migrate Mate, which lists current Michigan openings. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, practice area, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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