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About the Position

Ready 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 July 2026 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 July 2026 bar exam;

• The applicant is cleared through MCAO’s attorney background process, including drug screen; 

• The applicant submits all character and fitness materials to the State Bar of Arizona no later than May 31, 2026;

• The applicant completes all requirements for admission to the State Bar (including, but not limited to: passing the MPRE, completing the Arizona Law Course (if applicable), etc) prior to October 9, 2026;

• MCAO has an available Prosecutor I vacancy at the time the applicant receives an Arizona bar number.

Conditional Hires will start working at MCAO as law clerks shortly after the July 2026 bar exam.  Law clerks will be compensated at $22.00 per hour, paid through a third-party employer, and are expected to work a 40-hour workweek.

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 - $106,375 annually.
 

About the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office

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!

Proud to Offer

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer

• Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRHP) for attorneys

• Work with a greater purpose

• Tuition reimbursement

• Exceptional work-life balance, with hybrid and alternative work schedule options

• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

• Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families

• Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center

• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive

• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

• Want to learn more about the County’s Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more!  Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

• Current 3rd-year law student, expected to receive a Juris Doctor degree from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school and sit for the Arizona Bar exam within the next six months

• Applicant must submit a complete application (including all materials needed for their Character and Fitness review) to the Arizona Bar Association by May 31, 2026, to continue the application process

• Applicant must take the Arizona bar exam within 6 months of this application, pass, and be issued an Arizona bar number to continue the application process

• Successful applicants must have demonstrated an interest in criminal prosecution during law school through internships, externships, employment, volunteering, or clinical experiences with a criminal prosecution agency

Job Contributions

• Discuss and present analyses of legal issues

• Conduct trials, present oral arguments, and cover court

• Interview witnesses regarding facts in the prosecution of cases

• Research and analyze legal issues using both computerized legal research and hard copy tools

• Compose memoranda and pleadings regarding legal issues of concern

• Maintain professional relationships with victims, witnesses, law enforcement agencies, and members of the community

• Negotiate the just resolution of assigned cases and comply with victims' rights

Working Conditions

• Office and courtroom setting

• Ability to move up to 20 pounds and sit/stand for extended periods

• Ability to travel to and from various County locations using personal or County-owned vehicles

Selection Procedure

• Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

• Must 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-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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