Careers
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Position
If you are looking for a challenge, look no further. The Wayne County Prosecutor's Office is one of the largest and busiest in the State, prosecuting over 20% of all felonies and taking 53% of its capital cases to trial (pre-pandemic). We handle a variety of criminal actions from misdemeanors to high profile media cases with unique issues and matters of first impression. Wayne County has also been responsible for groundbreaking legal precedents in the appellate courts. You will gain a heightened understanding of the law, your litigation skills will be enhanced, and you will have access to some of the most brilliant minds in criminal law.
Conditions of Employment
Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check and a negative drug test.
To Apply
Please fill out the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office Employment Interest form below.
Wayne County Prosecutor's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Support Staff Position
Many staff positions for the Prosecutor's office are listed on the County employment website. To apply for a support staff position, please submit your letter of interest, indicating the position you are applying for along with your resume to:
County of Wayne - Personnel/Human Resources
Wayne County Building
600 Randolph, Room 107
Detroit, MI 48226
Internships, Work-Study, or Externships
The Wayne County Prosecutor's Office is an exciting place to learn about the legal system, criminal law, and community service with an emphasis on serving crime victims. Internship opportunities exist for law students with limited openings for undergraduate students as well. Interns are assigned a mentor from our professional staff in one of our divisions. Law students satisfying the requirements of the court rule may be allowed the incredible experience of appearing on the record with the approval of the Court and under the supervision of their mentor. All inquiries or applications for internships, work-study, or externships should be directed to:
Wayne County Prosecutor's Office
Director of Recruiting, Training, and C.L.E.
Wayne County Criminal Justice Center, Suite 200
Detroit, Michigan 48211
(313) 224-5777
wcpotraining@waynecountymi.gov