Conditional Hire - Prosecutor I

Summary

Prosecutor I PositionReady to begin your legal career? Join us! As a Prosecutor, you will prosecute criminal cases for the Maricopa County Attorney's Office and provide competent legal advice and services.The Maricopa County Attorney's Office is accepting applications from third-year law students who will take the Arizona bar exam in February 2027 for our Conditional Hire – Prosecutor I position. Applicants hired into this position will be offered a full-time Prosecutor I position, conditioned on the following:The applicant is successful on the February 2027 bar examThe applicant is cleared through MCAO's attorney background process, including a drug screeningThe applicant submits all character and fitness materials to the State Bar of Arizona no later than December 31, 2026The applicant must achieve an 85 or higher on the MPRE by the time bar results are receivedMCAO has an available Prosecutor I vacancy at the time the applicant receives an Arizona bar numberConditional Hires will start working at MCAO as law clerks shortly after the February 2027 bar exam. Law clerks will be compensated at $22.00 per hour, paid through a 3rd party employer, and are expected to work a 40-hour work week.After Conditional Hires receive their Arizona State Bar number and are formally placed in a Prosecutor I vacancy, they will be compensated as a Prosecutor I. The starting salary for a new attorney in the Prosecutor I position is $82,250 annually. The full salary range is $82,250 - $108,750 annually.We believe in integrity. We believe in justice for all. And we are proud to deliver high-quality prosecution, comprehensive victims' services, crime prevention programs, and more to the residents of Maricopa County. If you would like to utilize your talents and skills to stand up for Maricopa County, apply today, and join our team!We Require:Current 3rd-year law student, expected to receive a Juris Doctor degree from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school and must take the February 2027 Arizona Bar examApplicant must submit a complete application (including all materials needed for their Character and Fitness review) to the Arizona Bar Association by December 31, 2026, to continue the application processDemonstrated interest in criminal prosecution during law school, through internships, externships, employment, volunteering, or clinical experiences with a criminal prosecution agencyJob Contributions:Discuss and present analyses of legal issuesConduct trials, present oral arguments, and cover courtInterview witnesses regarding facts in the prosecution of casesResearch and analyze legal issues using both computerized legal research and hard copy toolsCompose memoranda and pleadings regarding legal issues of concernMaintain professional relationships with victims, witnesses, law enforcement agencies, and members of the communityNegotiate the just resolution of assigned cases and comply with victims' rightsWorking Conditions:Office and courtroom settingAbility to move up to 20 pounds and sit/stand for extended periodsAbility to travel to and from various County locations using personal or County-owned vehiclesMust pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitiveSelection Procedure:Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applicationsCandidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profileMust pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitiveMaricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact [email protected] to initiate the interactive process.

Job Description

Prosecutor I PositionReady to begin your legal career? Join us! As a Prosecutor, you will prosecute criminal cases for the Maricopa County Attorney's Office and provide competent legal advice and services.The Maricopa County Attorney's Office is accepting applications from third-year law students who will take the Arizona bar exam in February 2027 for our Conditional Hire – Prosecutor I position. Applicants hired into this position will be offered a full-time Prosecutor I position, conditioned on the following:The applicant is successful on the February 2027 bar examThe applicant is cleared through MCAO's attorney background process, including a drug screeningThe applicant submits all character and fitness materials to the State Bar of Arizona no later than December 31, 2026The applicant must achieve an 85 or higher on the MPRE by the time bar results are receivedMCAO has an available Prosecutor I vacancy at the time the applicant receives an Arizona bar numberConditional Hires will start working at MCAO as law clerks shortly after the February 2027 bar exam. Law clerks will be compensated at $22.00 per hour, paid through a 3rd party employer, and are expected to work a 40-hour work week.After Conditional Hires receive their Arizona State Bar number and are formally placed in a Prosecutor I vacancy, they will be compensated as a Prosecutor I. The starting salary for a new attorney in the Prosecutor I position is $82,250 annually. The full salary range is $82,250 - $108,750 annually.We believe in integrity. We believe in justice for all. And we are proud to deliver high-quality prosecution, comprehensive victims' services, crime prevention programs, and more to the residents of Maricopa County. If you would like to utilize your talents and skills to stand up for Maricopa County, apply today, and join our team!We Require:Current 3rd-year law student, expected to receive a Juris Doctor degree from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school and must take the February 2027 Arizona Bar examApplicant must submit a complete application (including all materials needed for their Character and Fitness review) to the Arizona Bar Association by December 31, 2026, to continue the application processDemonstrated interest in criminal prosecution during law school, through internships, externships, employment, volunteering, or clinical experiences with a criminal prosecution agencyJob Contributions:Discuss and present analyses of legal issuesConduct trials, present oral arguments, and cover courtInterview witnesses regarding facts in the prosecution of casesResearch and analyze legal issues using both computerized legal research and hard copy toolsCompose memoranda and pleadings regarding legal issues of concernMaintain professional relationships with victims, witnesses, law enforcement agencies, and members of the communityNegotiate the just resolution of assigned cases and comply with victims' rightsWorking Conditions:Office and courtroom settingAbility to move up to 20 pounds and sit/stand for extended periodsAbility to travel to and from various County locations using personal or County-owned vehiclesMust pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitiveSelection Procedure:Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applicationsCandidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profileMust pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitiveMaricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact [email protected] to initiate the interactive process.