Houghton County Employment
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Houghton County Employment Opportunities
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney - Houghton County
Duties: The responsibilities of an Assistant Prosecutor include: the analysis of warrant requests; conducting pretrial conferences, bench trials and jury trials; and any other duties as assigned by the Prosecuting Attorney and Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney. Caseload will
include matters in probate and family court, and both misdemeanor and felony cases.
Requirements: Must be licensed by the State Bar of Michigan. Applicants that have sat for the July 2022 Bar Exam are eligible to apply, but employment is conditioned upon passing the Bar and Character and Fitness.
Financial Information: $55,990.00 - $69,051.00, depending on experience level, plus benefits
Application Process: Please submit a writing sample, resume, and references to:
Rebecca Wakeham
Houghton County Prosecutor’s Office
401 E. Houghton Avenue
Houghton, MI 49931
Email submission preferred: wakehamr@michigan.gov
Deadline: Open until filled
Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney—Houghton County
Duties: The responsibilities of a Chief Assistant Prosecutor include: Under the direction of the
Prosecuting attorney, help direct the activities of the assistant prosecuting attorney and
support staff; assist the Prosecuting Attorney in the administrative functions of the office; the
analysis of warrant requests; conducting pretrial conferences, bench trials and jury trials; and
any other duties as assigned by the Prosecuting Attorney. Caseload will include matters in
probate and family court, and both misdemeanor and felony cases.
Requirements: Must be licensed by the State Bar of Michigan. Applicants that have sat for the
July 2022 Bar Exam are eligible to apply, but employment is conditioned upon passing the Bar
and Character and Fitness.
Financial Information: $61,436.00 - $75,805.00, depending on experience level, plus benefits
Application Process: Please submit writing sample, resume, and references to:
Rebecca Wakeham
Houghton County Prosecutor’s Office
401 E. Houghton Avenue
Houghton, MI 49931
Email submission preferred: wakehamr@michigan.gov
Deadline: Open until filled
