A Message from the Prosecutor
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Do you remember why you became an attorney?
Are you tired of pushing paper and working on the same case of months? Return to what matters. Join the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office — where you don’t just practice law, you make it. Work alongside me, Kim Worthy, in one of the nation’s busiest, most celebrated, and media-featured justice departments.
Kym L. Worthy, Wayne County Prosecutor
Kym L. Worthy, Wayne County Prosecutor
Join WCPO and work alongside some of the sharpest legal minds, earn a highly competitive compensation package, and do it all in our new, state-of-the-art Wayne County Criminal Justice Center in the heart of Detroit.
Why Wayne County Prosecutor's Office?
Competitive salary
Earn a competitive salary staring at $90,000–$130,000, depending on experience.
Comprehensive Benefits
Full insurance and health coverage for you and your family
Real Opportunities for Growth
Advance your career with clear pathways for promotion, specialization, and leadership.
Don’t just practice law - make history
Work the courtroom under the leadership of legendary Prosecutor Kym Worthy on high-profile cases that shape the legal landscape and make national headlines.
Multifaceted, fast-paced, exciting
This job is anything but boring - you’re in the courtroom almost immediately, serving justice where it matters most, in front of judges and juries.
Work in a new state-of-art Wayne County Criminal Justice Center.
Work + play in Detroit: This position is based in downtown Detroit at the new Criminal Justice Center, with free parking and quick access to dining, sports, and nightlife.
Are you the right fit?
Experience:
You have 3–5+ years of prosecution or litigation experience. You’re trial-ready and comfortable owning your cases.
Mindset:
You put justice first, and you believe outcomes matter more than a win tally.
Temperament
You’re decisive under pressure—steady, focused, and clear-headed when things get emotional or messy.
Capabilities
You’re a strong writer with organized case files, fluent in modern evidence and discovery: video, body cam, phone, and email data.
Culture Fit
You’re team-first and trust-driven, and you thrive in a fast-moving, high-stakes environment.
Is Wayne County Prosecutor's Office job right fit for you?
You’ll thrive here if:
You’re a Type A, high-responsibility prosecutor who likes pressure.
You believe the law isn’t about who wins, but what’s right.
You want real courtroom time, not years of sitting second-chair.
You’re willing to handle complex, emotionally heavy cases with integrity.
You see public service as a calling, not just a job.
This might not be for you if:
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You need everything perfect before you can move forward.
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You prefer low-volume, low-intensity caseloads.
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You’re looking at this as just a résumé stop or a quick “LinkedIn badge.”
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What Our Team Says
Brandon Carter, APA
“I hated family law — fighting over couches while forgetting what really mattered. I needed to come back to something meaningful.
Here, you’re dealing with real life, real people, real consequences.
And if you think the system’s unfair, you’ve got two choices: complain from the outside — or get inside and change it.”
Work that matters
Real-life lawyering
Grace Broughton, APA
"Work at WCPO where every case is an opportunity to uphold integrity, protect our communities, and remember why you became an attorney in the first place.
This is real-life lawyering — where your work fuels positive change in outcomes, neighborhoods, and lives.”
Good change
Integrity and purpose
Sona Moysisyan, APA
"You’ll be in court your first week at the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office, first-chairing within months. Try that anywhere else. You are taught to think on your feet. You cannot be afraid of chaos. You have to be resourceful and prepared. If you need everything perfect, this job is not for you, because here you do not just practice law, you make history."
First-chair opportunities
Surf the chaos
Mike Glynne, APA
Competitive compensation
"Join WCPO and work some alongside of the some sharpest legal minds— earn highly competitive compensation package — and do it all in our new, state-of-the-art Detroit Justice Center"
Work with the best in law