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FIRST ASSISTANT PROSECUTING ATTORNEY CHILD SUPPORT DIVISION
Washtenaw County, MI —Washtenaw County, MI
- $102,792 - $154,342 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Data entry

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Washtenaw County, MI —Washtenaw County, MI
Stay abreast of changes in relevant federal and state statutes, regulations, court rules, case law and policies. Data entry across various computer programs.
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FIRST ASSISTANT PROSECUTING ATTORNEY CHILD SUPPORT DIVISION

Washtenaw County, MI
Washtenaw County, MI

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Job Details

Full-time
$102,792 - $154,342 a year

Qualifications

Doctor of Law (JD)
Bar

Full Job Description

DATE:

7/27/26

STATUS:

Regular, Full Time

SALARY RANGE:

102,792-154,342

TITLE:

FIRST ASSISTANT PROSECUTING ATTORNEY CHILD SUPPORT DIVISION

GRADE:

124

LOCATION:

200 N. Main St.

UNION AFFILIATION:

Assistant Prosecutors Association

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of a Senior Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, the Deputy Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney or Prosecuting Attorney; represents the Prosecutor's Office in family support matters. This includes, but is not limited to, conducting intake interviews; initiating paternity or child support cases; conducting legal research; attends hearings; drafting complaints, motions, affidavits, notices, child support calculation, orders establishing paternity and child support and Uniform Child Support Orders. Employees make assignments to staff, evaluate job performance and participate in the hiring and training of personnel.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Essential Duties:

Supervises and monitors the activities of legal assistants, paralegals and the investigator.

Conduct intake interviews with custodial parents or parties and determine whether a paternity and/or child support case should be filed.

Conducts interviews with the custodial and non-custodial parents to establish paternity or child support orders. Obtain information that is necessary to determine a fair and appropriate level of child support.

Consult various computer programs to locate non-custodial parents.

Data entry across various computer programs.

Becomes proficient at using the Michigan Child Support Enforcement System.

Becomes proficient at using the resources available in MiSupport, including but not limited to Business Objects, VERA, Electronic Document Exchange, Federal Child Support Portal and memorandum and updates from the Office of Child Support.

Attends and presents evidence in formal hearings on paternity and child support issues, and possible trial work.

Handles interstate cases by initiating requests to other states and responding when we are asked to pursue paternity and/or child support.

Corresponds with other state tribunals and out of state stakeholders

Completes fingerprinting/background investigation as directed by Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) to ensure employability and funding requirements

Conduct research regarding legal issues.

Answer questions from non-attorney staff about questions of law, procedure and policy

Respond to inquiries from the public about paternity and child support procedure.

Respond to inquiries from custodial parties, non-custodial parties, court staff and Department of Health and Human Services employees regarding the disposition or status of cases.

Draft complaints, motions, affidavits and orders.

Review and sign complaints and motions that are prepared by legal assistants and paralegals.

Familiarity with the collection of DNA samples for genetic testing in paternity cases.

Enter data into multiple computer systems; scan and index documents into a computer system.

Stay abreast of changes in relevant federal and state statutes, regulations, court rules, case law and policies.

Participate in PAAM Family Support Forum and other trainings, meetings and conferences throughout the year.

Satisfy contractual obligations with the office of child support as articulated in the Cooperative Reimbursement Program.

Attend County Board of Commissioners meetings periodically to seek approval of the budget for the Cooperative Reimbursement Program.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.

EMPLOYMENT QUALIFICATIONS:

Meets all requirements of Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Level including but not limited to:

Member of the State Bar of Michigan for at least two (2) years.

Two (2) years experience with the Washtenaw County Prosecuting Attorney's Office or two (2) years of equivalent trial experience or civil litigation in another capacity. Examples of other experience that would be satisfactory are the U.S. Attorney's Office, Public Defender's Office, Friend of the Court attorney or Family Law Attorney.

Demonstrated ability to fulfill the functions of an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney or Family Law Attorney as determined by the Prosecuting Attorney based upon the attorney's work history as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney or Family Law Attorney within Washtenaw County or another organization.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Duties require sufficient mobility to work in a normal office setting and use standard office equipment including a computer, vision to read printed materials and a computer screen hearing and speech sufficient to communicate in person and over the telephone.

These requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodation.

BACKGROUND CHECK

Pursuant to MCL 15.651 - 15.654, Public Employer Fingerprint-Based Criminal History Check Act, all IV-D staff will be subjected to a fingerprint-based background investigation.

Additional satisfactory background check if requested by a partnering agency.

EDUCATION

Possession of a Juris Doctor Degree and a member in good standing of the State Bar of Michigan.

EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years experience as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, First Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, or equivalent, or practicing Family Law attorney.

Demonstrated organizational and/or supervisory abilities as determined by the Prosecuting Attorney based upon the attorney's work product and work history.

FILING DEADLINE: 9/1/26

CONTROL NUMBER: 2607-4000-3304-0003

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